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

Floating above it all was an air of learned majesty, a cool radiance that compelled admiration but, in the centuries since, has not always spurred delight. —Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024

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. —Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024

In the morning, the formula delivers a subtle radiance to brighten the eye area, as well as provide all day brightening support. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

This set features a tone-evening serum and the brand's best-selling Ultra Facial Cream to boost the clarity and radiance of your skin. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024

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