radiance

noun

ra·​di·​ance ˈrā-dē-ən(t)s 

1

: the quality or state of being radiant

2

: a deep pink

3

: the flux density of radiant energy per unit solid angle and per unit projected area of radiating surface

Synonyms of radiance

• brightness
• brilliancy
• brilliance
• lightness

Examples of radiance in a Sentence

She had a youthful radiance about her.

Her face glowed with radiance.

the radiance of the rising sun

Recent Examples on the Web

And as these 11 most beautiful places in America show, radiance comes in many forms. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 July 2026

White Sands National Park, located less than an hour’s drive southwest of Ruidoso, stays open late each month on the night of the full moon so visitors can experience the radiance of the dunes under lunar glow. — Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026

Meanwhile, Tucuma-seed and buriti oils soften the skin and boost its radiance for a subtle, youthful gleam. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 July 2026

The result can range from a subtle mulgwang radiance to a more reflective glass-skin glow. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for radiance

• irradiance

Kids Definition

radiance

noun

ra·​di·​ance ˈrād-ē-ən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being radiant