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

For the treatment on the day, the focus is on despuffing, lifting and radiance and his preference would be to see the celebrity on the morning of the Met Gala. —Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026

The subtle tint helps even out tone and add a bit of radiance, while ingredients like niacinamide support a brighter, more balanced complexion over time. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026

Recharge Gel Cream is an ultra-hydrating gel cream moisturizer with a waterburst texture that instantly refreshes and visibly plumps, smooths, and improves radiance, clinically proven to prevent water loss and boost skin barrier. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026

The formula also features sodium hyaluronate to draw in moisture and keep skin looking plump, along with botanical extracts like lotus, gardenia, and white waterlily to help soothe and boost radiance. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 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