ˈbiːmɪʃ ˈɡɹɪnɪŋ ˈsmaɪl ˈsmaɪlɪŋ ˈsmaɪlɪŋ smiling with happiness or optimism Come to my arms, my beamish boy! a room of smiling faces a round red twinkly Santa Claus a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement