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

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

Long championed by stars like Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez, the warm, golden hue delivers effortless radiance year-round. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 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

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