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

Activscience Neck-Firming Cream The lotion is rich in anti-aging ingredients, such as collagen to add plumpness and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

With her huge yellow hair, chambray-blue wardrobe, and sunshiny radiance, Parton was engineered to beam straight through the screen into every American home. — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

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

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