Main Entry: ¹ra·di·ant

Pronunciation: \ˈrā-dē-ənt\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

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

synonyms see bright

— ra·di·ant·ly adverb