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

• brightness
• brilliance
• brilliancy
• candor
• dazzle
• effulgence
• illumination
• lambency
• lightness
• luminance
• luminosity
• luminousness
• luster
• lustre
• lustrousness
• refulgence
• splendor

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

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Every Penny Brighter skin is right around the corner with this facial mask that works to exfoliate dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and boosts radiance without irritating the skin. —Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024

The boundless world is the radiance of existence itself, always pushing through and generous without limit. —James Parker, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

radiance

noun

ra·​di·​ance ˈrād-ē-ən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being radiant