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sunbeams

/ˈsʌnˌbiːmz/

Meanings
noun
A visible, narrow, and intense (relative to ambient light) ray of sunlight.

Examples :

"The dust motes danced in the sunbeams streaming through the window. "
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Related Words

Illustration birdwatchers

birdwatchers noun

/ˈbɜːrdwɑːtʃərz/ /ˈbɜːrdwɒtʃərz/

A person who observes or identifies wild birds in their natural environment.

"The birdwatchers spotted a rare bald eagle soaring over the lake. "

Illustration cheerfulness

cheerfulness noun

/ˈt͡ʃɪəfəlnəs/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəlnəs/

The state of being cheerful; joy.

"Her cheerfulness brightened the classroom during the difficult test. "

Illustration hummingbird

hummingbird noun

/ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/

Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.

"The hummingbird hovered near the feeder, its wings a blur. "

Illustration collector

collector noun

/kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/

A person who or thing that collects, or which creates or manages a collection.

"He is an avid collector of nineteenth-century postage stamps."

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displaying verb

/dɪsˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store was displaying new winter coats in the window. "

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brightening verb

/ˈbraɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈbraɪʔnɪŋ/

To make bright or brighter in color.

"We brightened the room with a new coat of paint."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration butterfly

butterfly noun

/ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] [ˈbʌtəflaɪ]

A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.

"A beautiful butterfly fluttered around the garden flowers. "

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troublemaker noun

/ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkər/ /ˈtrʌbəlmeɪkɚ/

One who causes trouble, especially one who does so deliberately.

"The troublemaker in the class constantly disrupted the lesson, making it impossible for the teacher to teach. "

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streaming verb

/ˈstɹiːmɪŋ/

To flow in a continuous or steady manner, like a liquid.

"Sweat was streaming down his face after the intense workout. "

Illustration butterflies

butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

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geniality noun

/ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/ /ˌdʒiːniˈælɪti/

The quality of being genial; friendly cheerfulness; warmth of disposition and manners.

"The teacher's geniality made all the students feel comfortable asking questions in class. "