Meaning: Everyone was so happy, their smiles were like bright lights.
Choice of Words: Smiles are expressions of happiness on people's faces. Beamed means to shine brightly.
Alternative Expressions
Faces were lit up with smiles.
Meaning: This also means that people were smiling and looking very happy.
Choice of Words:Faces are the front part of our heads where our eyes, nose, and mouth are. Lit up means to make something bright or to fill it with light. Smiles are expressions of happiness that show on our faces. When we put these words together, "Faces were lit up with smiles" creates a picture of faces that are glowing with happiness.
Happy faces were everywhere.
Meaning: This means that there were many people around who were smiling and looking happy.
Choice of Words:Happy means feeling or showing joy. Faces are the front part of our heads where our eyes, nose, and mouth are. Everywhere means in all places or in every direction. When we put these words together, "Happy faces were everywhere" creates a picture of a place where everyone is smiling and looking joyful.