Beaming and Glowering

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Beaming adjective - Having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness).

Usage example: Mom's beaming face shone with love as we all gathered for a family photo

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Glowering is an antonym for beaming.

Nearby Words: beam, beamed, beamy, beamingly

Glowering adjective - Showing a brooding ill humor.

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Beaming is an antonym for glowering.

Nearby Words: glower, glowered

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