beamish
|beam-ish|
C1
/ˈbiːmɪʃ/
bright and cheerful
Etymology
Etymology Information
'beamish' originates from the English word 'beam,' which means 'to emit light' or 'to smile radiantly.'
Historical Evolution
'beam' transformed into the adjective 'beamish' to describe someone who is bright and cheerful.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to emit light,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'bright and cheerful.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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