Synonyms of radiated

radiated

verb

past tense of radiate

1

as in emanated

to extend outwards from or as if from a central point

the heat radiating from the fire

the spokes of a bicycle wheel radiate from the hub towards the rim

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emanated
• derived
• flowed
• branched
• diverged
• stemmed
• diffused
• dissipated
• fanned (out)
• rayed
• dispersed
• arose
• proceeded
• divided
• dispelled
• spread
• scattered
• separated
• split
• forked
• sprang
• splayed
• uncoupled
• parted
• issued
• ramified
• unyoked
• unlinked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• focused
• met
• concentrated
• approached
• converged
• funneled
• connected
• centered (on)
• coupled
• linked
• neared
• joined
• united
• closed in (on)
• centralized

2

as in shone

to emit rays of light

fireflies give off their light by means of a chemical reaction that causes their abdomens to radiate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shone
• glowed
• beamed
• flashed
• rayed
• flared
• flickered
• shimmered
• gleamed
• burned
• glimmered
• glittered
• sparkled
• glistened
• glinted
• illumined
• blazed
• irradiated
• illuminated
• twinkled
• brightened
• lit
• fired
• glared
• lightened
• beat (down)
• flamed
• sheened
• blinked
• blinded
• luminesced
• winked
• dazzled
• scintillated
• glistered
• winkled
• coruscated
• lustered
• spangled
• dazed
• bedazzled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowered
• darkened
• blackened

3

as in emitted

to throw or give off

the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emitted
• emanated
• cast
• released
• evolved
• exhaled
• irradiated
• expelled
• eliminated
• issued
• sent (out)
• discharged
• poured
• vented
• exuded
• gave out
• evacuated
• threw out
• erupted
• oozed
• shot
• excreted
• expired
• secreted
• sprayed
• ejected
• gushed
• squirted
• spewed
• spurted
• spouted
• outpoured
• jetted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbed
• inhaled
• took up
• soaked (up)
• sucked (up)
• sponged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of radiated

The extended chords radiated color, but despite the influence of hip-hop and video-game music, the playing felt less mischievous than relentlessly mechanical. — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026

Gomez radiated in another stunning look for a Rare Beginnings campaign video. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Team staff pulled him off the field at a clearly predesignated time, and his quiet, simmering frustration radiated across the entire facility. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

This party track introduced audiences to a version of Tito Double P that radiated a lighthearted madness — fueled by Skyy vodka and Old Parr whiskey, as per the song’s lyrics. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

The actress radiated grace, flashing a smile and striking a subtle pose for a portrait in the '50s. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

Intensity radiated throughout the playoffs. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026

The largely peaceful celebration radiated out into the streets around the Garden, with some fans climbing on street signs and jumping on top of vehicles. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026