Meaning: This means that the sun was shining very brightly and its light was coming down towards the earth.
Choice of Words: The sun is the big, bright star that gives us light and warmth. Beamed means to shine brightly, and brilliantly means very brightly. Down means toward the ground.
The sun was shining down with great intensity.
Meaning: This means that the sun was shining very brightly and its light was coming down towards the earth with a lot of power.
Choice of Words: The sun is the big, bright star that gives us light and warmth. Shining means to give off light, and intensity means strength or power. Down means toward the ground.