beamy

Pronunciation: /ˈbiːmi/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective broad in the beam
  2. adjective radiating or as if radiating light

Etymology

From Middle English beami, bemi, equivalent to beam + -y.

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