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beatific characterized by or exhibiting great contentment, peace, or joy; blissful. [2 definitions]
beatification in the Roman Catholic Church, the process of determining whether a deceased person should be declared to be in heaven and therefore deserving of special honor, or the final decision and declaration that this is so. [2 definitions]
beatify to make profoundly happy or blissful. [3 definitions]
beating the act of someone or something that beats. [3 definitions]
beat it (informal) to leave a place quickly and abruptly.
beatitude absolute or supreme happiness or blessedness. [2 definitions]
beatless without beat or beats.
beatnik a person who belonged to the Beat Generation of the 1950s. [2 definitions]
beat (someone) to the punch to seize an opportunity before (someone else).
beat the rap (slang) to escape punishment.
beat the tar out of (informal) to beat or whip severely. [2 definitions]
beat-up (informal) in poor or damaged condition because of age or hard use; in disrepair; shabby.
beat up to hit or kick (someone) until seriously injured. [2 definitions]
beau a suitor or sweetheart to a girl or woman. [2 definitions]
beaucoup (French) very much or many.
Beaufort scale a scale that rates the force and speed of wind from 0, "calm," to 12 or more, "hurricane".
beau geste fine gesture (French); a noble, gracious gesture. [2 definitions]
beau ideal the concept or ideal of perfect beauty. [2 definitions]
beau monde the world of high and fashionable society.
beaut (informal) something outstanding or remarkable.
beauteous beautiful.