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

Ceramide Drops Face Oil by Dr. Barbara Sturm: A multi-purpose skin booster from Dr. Barbara Sturm, this new oil features skin-identical ceramide complex that boosts hydration, radiance, and smoothness, promoting a healthier skin barrier. —Felicity Carter, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

This ultra-nourishing, antioxidant-rich face oil deeply hydrates and replenishes skin, leaving you with a dewy, youthful radiance—without hormone-disrupting toxins. —Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025

Incorporating its newest skincare product, The Hydrogel Face Mask, this was applied to quickly hydrate, even, and plump the skin while giving a boost of radiance. —Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025

Haunting Earthquake Lights The link between ground-rumbling and strange radiance has been well-attested for thousands of years. —Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1600, 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