"beamish" meaning in English

See beamish in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈbiːmɪʃ/ Forms: more beamish [comparative], most beamish [superlative]
enPR: bē'mĭsh Etymology: beam + -ish Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|beam|ish}} beam + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} beamish (comparative more beamish, superlative most beamish)
  1. (nonce word) Radiantly beaming; happy; cheerful. Tags: nonce-word Categories (topical): Happiness

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