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beat

blissful, beatific

adjective beh-AH Rare

Origin: Latin beatus (blessed)

Usage Note

Béat (note: the French spelling is béat, not 'beat') describes an expression or person showing somewhat vacant, uncritical bliss — often with a slightly ironic undertone. Un sourire béat is a blissful, even silly smile. The feminine form is béate; the adverb is béatement.

Examples

"Il regardait le spectacle avec un air béat."

Natural Translation

He watched the show with a blissful expression.

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