radiant

¹ra·di·ant

adj \ˈrā-dē-ənt\

Definition of RADIANT

1

a : 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>

3

a : emitted or transmitted by radiation b : emitting or relating to radiant heat

— ra·di·ant·ly adverb

Examples of RADIANT

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

First Known Use of RADIANT

15th century

Related to RADIANT

Synonyms: aglow, beaming, bright, glowing, sunny

Antonyms: dim, dull, lackluster, unbright, unbrilliant

Related Words: brilliant, dazzling, effulgent, gleaming, luminous, refulgent, shining, starry; blithe, blithesome, bright, cheerful, cheery, chipper, gay, gladsome, lightsome, merry, mirthful, optimistic, upbeat; jocund, jovial, laughing, smiling; blooming, rosy; blissful, chuffed [British], delighted, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, thankful, tickled

Near Antonyms: blank, flat, listless, stoic (or stoical), unemotional; black, dark, darkening, depressing, dismal, gloomy, glum, gray (also grey), melancholy, sullen; frowning, glaring, glowering, lowering (also louring), scowling

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Rhymes with RADIANT

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