Synonyms of radiance

radiance

noun

ˈrā-dē-ən(t)s 

1

as in brightness

the quality or state of having or giving off light

the radiance of the midday sun created a harsh glare for the skiers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brightness
• brilliancy
• brilliance
• lightness
• illumination
• glow
• luminosity
• effulgence
• light
• luminousness
• luster
• splendor
• luminance
• glare
• dazzle
• refulgence
• glint
• candor
• lambency
• gleam
• luminescence
• flicker
• lustrousness
• incandescence
• fluorescence
• twinkle
• blaze
• flame
• shimmer
• sheen
• glimmer
• sparkle
• fire
• flare
• gloss
• flash
• shine
• scintillation
• polish
• shininess
• glitter
• burnish
• glisten

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blackness
• darkness
• dullness
• dark
• duskiness
• dimness
• gloominess
• somberness
• cloudiness
• obscurity
• haziness
• murkiness
• paleness
• grayness
• colorlessness
• obscureness
• shadiness
• shadowiness
• lackluster

2

as in glow

the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible

had a dream in which she was steadily moving down a dark tunnel toward a radiance at the far end

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glow
• glare
• light
• gleam
• illumination
• luminescence
• sunlight
• glint
• fluorescence
• beam
• incandescence
• blaze
• twinkle
• moonlight
• glimmer
• shine
• ray
• flare
• shimmer
• flash
• sparkle
• reflection
• sunshine
• scintillation
• glitter
• daylight
• halo
• aurora
• sheen
• stream
• luster
• aureole
• sunbeam
• streak
• gloss
• shaft
• polish
• afterglow
• glisten

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkness
• night
• blackness
• dark
• shadow
• gloom
• dusk
• dimness
• duskiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of radiance

Most of all, Kay praises the formula for its smoothing and radiance-boosting effects, which can be chalked up to humectants like glycerin and propylene glycol, plus brightening Japanese persimmon leaf extract and camellia seed oil. — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

My skin is clear and has an actually natural radiance to it without any makeup. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026

The botanical blend works to trigger collagen and elasticity to hydrate and firm while adding radiance and visibly fading scars. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Another technique Ventre recommends is to use a tiny bit of cream blush on top of powder blush to restore the appearance of the skin’s natural radiance without disturbing longevity. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 July 2026