Faces beamed with pure happiness.

Meaning: People were very happy and it was obvious from their faces.

Choice of Words: A face is the front part of a person's head. Beamed means to shine brightly. Pure means something that is complete or unmixed. Happiness is a feeling of joy or contentment.

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Countenances radiated unadulterated jubilation.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence, but it uses more formal language. It's like saying, Their faces were shining with pure joy.

Choice of Words: Countenances is a more formal word for faces. Radiated means to emit or spread something, like light or heat. Unadulterated means something that is pure and has not been changed or mixed with anything else. Jubilation is a feeling of great joy and happiness. When you put them together, "Countenances radiated unadulterated jubilation" describes a moment when people's faces are glowing with pure joy and happiness.

Visages were illuminated with sheer delight.

Meaning: This means the same as the first two sentences, but it uses more poetic language. It's like saying, Their faces were shining with pure joy.

Choice of Words: Visages is a poetic word for faces. Illuminated means to light up or make something brighter. Sheer means something that is complete and without any other elements mixed in. Delight is a feeling of great pleasure and enjoyment. When you put them together, "Visages were illuminated with sheer delight" describes a moment when people's faces are glowing with pure joy and happiness.

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