English Explanatory Dictionary

beamy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resembling a beam in size and weight; massy.
  2. Having horns or antlers.
  3. Having much beam or breadth; wide.
  4. Showing or emitting rays of light; beaming; radiant; shining.
  5. Radiant; beamsome; joyous; gladsome.

Pronunciation

/ˈbiːmi/

Word forms

beamy beamier beamiest

Etymology

From Middle English beami, bemi, equivalent to beam + -y.

Derived words

beamily beaminess
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