radiant

adjective

ra·di·ant | \ ˈrā-dē-ənt

Definition of radiant

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : radiating rays or reflecting beams of light

b : vividly bright and shining : glowing

2 : marked by or expressive of love, confidence, or happiness a radiant smile

3a : emitted or transmitted by radiation

b : emitting or relating to radiant heat

radiant

noun

Definition of radiant (Entry 2 of 2)

: something that radiates: such as

a : a point in the heavens at which the visible paths of meteors appear to meet when traced backward

b : the part of a gas or electric heater that becomes incandescent

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Synonyms for radiant

Synonyms: Adjective

aglow, beaming, bright, glowing, sunny

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Adjective

bright, brilliant, radiant, luminous, lustrous mean shining or glowing with light. bright implies emitting or reflecting a high degree of light. brilliant implies intense often sparkling brightness. radiant stresses the emission or seeming emission of rays of light. luminous implies emission of steady, suffused, glowing light by reflection or in surrounding darkness. lustrous stresses an even, rich light from a surface that reflects brightly without glittering.

Examples of radiant in a Sentence

Adjective

She had a radiant inner glow. She looked radiant at her wedding.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Of all the concealers out there that get the most lip service, many of the iconic classics are a bit hard on the wallet (looking at you, Clé De Peau, you radiant and expensive goddess, you). — Allure, "The Best Concealers Under $20," 18 Oct. 2018 On Sunday, Pippa was spotted walking around Chelsea looking positively radiant in a lilac paisley dress with a pleated skirt. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "Pippa Middleton Got Maternity Style Right In a Pleated Lilac Dress," 8 Oct. 2018 The result is magazine cover-worthy, with three wood-burning fireplaces, a chef’s kitchen, and an airy screened room with radiant floor heating. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Perfectly restored estate in the Berkshires wants $2.1M," 22 Oct. 2018 Rooftop solar panels heat water for the radiant-heating system in the floors, the showers, dishwasher and hot tub. — Amy Gamerman, WSJ, "The Homes Where Families Go Off the Grid," 27 Sep. 2018 The makeup artist focuses on making a bride's skin look flawless and goes for a classic look--her BB Cream gives a particularly radiant finish. — Jamie Rosen, Town & Country, "Prep Squad: Bridal Hair & Makeup," 20 Nov. 2013 For the vast majority of the field, however, there was one constant through the morning rain, the radiant midday sun and the intermittent clouds of the evening. — Bill Pennington, New York Times, "Dustin Johnson Pulls Away in Round 2 of the U.S. Open," 15 June 2018 Mary relished the experience of the effect of light: the radiant sun, the moon, the star lit sky on a clear night, Christmas lights, harbor lights, and Fireworks on the 4th. — courant.com, "Mary T. Panatieri," 30 Apr. 2018 Handcrafted by Japanese artisans with cruelty-free nylon bristles and a sustainable hardwood birch handle, editorial makeup star Gucci Westman’s new foundation brush creates a radiant party-ready complexion. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "The Best Beauty Gifts Under $100 to Give Everyone on Your List," 19 Nov. 2018

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