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radiant

adjective
ra路​di路​ant | \ 藞r膩-d膿-蓹nt How to pronounce radiant (audio) \

Definition of radiant

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1a : radiating rays or reflecting beams of light
b : vividly bright and shining : glowing
2 : marked by or expressive of love, confidence, or happiness a radiant smile
3a : emitted or transmitted by radiation
b : emitting or relating to radiant heat

radiant

noun

Definition of radiant (Entry 2 of 2)

: something that radiates: such as
a : a point in the heavens at which the visible paths of meteors appear to meet when traced backward
b : the part of a gas or electric heater that becomes incandescent

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Other Words from radiant

Adjective

radiantly adverb

Synonyms for radiant

Synonyms: Adjective

aglow, beaming, bright, glowing, sunny

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Adjective

bright, brilliant, radiant, luminous, lustrous mean shining or glowing with light. bright implies emitting or reflecting a high degree of light. brilliant implies intense often sparkling brightness. radiant stresses the emission or seeming emission of rays of light. luminous implies emission of steady, suffused, glowing light by reflection or in surrounding darkness. lustrous stresses an even, rich light from a surface that reflects brightly without glittering.

Examples of radiant in a Sentence

Adjective

She had a radiant inner glow. She looked radiant at her wedding.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Chapman shares her secrets for looking radiant and rested. Jessica Matlin, Harper's BAZAAR, "Royal Skin-Care Secrets You Need to Try for Yourself," 3 Sep. 2019 In the case of the Perseids, the radiant is the constellation Perseus. Leada Gore | [email protected], al, "Perseid meteor shower 2019 peaks tonight: Best times, places to watch; livestream," 12 Aug. 2019 Featuring a full cast of actors of color, this beloved production transports the audience away to a radiant and exotic setting, befitting the mirth and magic of Shakespeare's romantic comedy. SFChronicle.com, "A Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream," 9 Aug. 2019 The former actress nearly always looks radiant and glowing, but never overdone. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, "Meghan Markle Allegedly Swears by Giorio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation鈥擧ere's Why," 27 July 2019 The meteors fan out across the sky, but all appear to streak away from a point in central Aquarius called the radiant. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, "Look up! The Delta Aquarid meteor shower will light up the night sky Sunday night," 26 July 2019 Tired but radiant, that boy鈥檚 face grown old is grown young again with a look of something even deeper than relief. Mark Mahaney, Smithsonian, "Danny Thompson鈥檚 Blazing Nitromethane-Fueled Pursuit of Racing Glory," 10 July 2019 The exfoliating nature of waxing will help your skin to be soft, smooth, and more radiant, while your hair will grow in much softer and sparser. Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "How to Make Your Bikini Wax Less Painful, According to Experts," 1 Apr. 2019 The candle collection consists of four candles/unique scents; Pine of the Light Candle (green like a serpent), Amber Balm Candle (regal in navy), Exquisite Almond Candle (rich in burgundy), and Carrousel (radiant in gold). Katelyn Chef, Teen Vogue, "5 Harry Potter Holiday Candles," 9 Nov. 2018

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First Known Use of radiant

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

circa 1741, in the meaning defined above

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radiant

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of radiant

: having or showing an attractive quality of happiness, love, health, etc.
: bright and shining
technical : sent out from something in rays or waves that you cannot see

radiant

adjective
ra路​di路​ant | \ 藞r膩-d膿-蓹nt How to pronounce radiant (audio) \

Kids Definition of radiant

1 : giving out or reflecting rays of light the radiant sun
2 : glowing with love, confidence, or joy a radiant smile
3 : transmitted by radiation

radiant

adjective
ra路​di路​ant | \ 藞r膩d-膿-蓹nt How to pronounce radiant (audio) \

Medical Definition of radiant

1 : emitted or transmitted by radiation
2 : emitting or relating to radiant heat