Beaming and Scowling

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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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Scowling is an antonym for beaming.

Nearby Words: beam, beamed, beamy, beamingly

Scowling adjective - Sullen or unfriendly in appearance.

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Beaming is an antonym for scowling.

Nearby Words: scowl, scowled

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Scowling and Beaming. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/beaming/scowling

Beaming & Scowling. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/beaming/scowling>.

Scowling or Beaming. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/beaming/scowling.

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