beamy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈbiːmi/
Etymology
From Middle English beami, bemi, equivalent to beam + -y.
Meanings
-
Resembling a beam in size and weight; massy.
a beamy spear
-
(archaic) Having horns or antlers.
beamy stags
- Having much beam or breadth; wide.
- Showing or emitting rays of light; beaming; radiant; shining.
- (figuratively) Radiant; beamsome; joyous; gladsome.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| beamier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| beamiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |