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radiant

/ˈreɪdiənt/
adjective★Intermediate
formal

Emitting light or brightness; shining or glowing with light.

The sun was radiant as it rose over the horizon.

The bride's smile was radiant on her wedding day.

💡

Often used metaphorically to describe people or things that seem to glow with happiness or beauty.

informal

Full of joy, happiness, or vitality; glowing with positive energy.

Her radiant personality brightened up the room.

The children's radiant faces showed their excitement.

💡

Commonly used to describe emotions or expressions that seem to radiate outward.

Collocations

radiant smileA smile that appears very bright and happy.radiant skinSkin that appears healthy and glowing.radiant energyEnergy that is bright and vibrant.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

radiant heatphrase
Heat that is transferred by radiation, not conduction or convection.
radiant energyphrase
Energy emitted as electromagnetic waves, such as light or heat.

💡Pro Tip

Metaphorical Use

Radiant is often used metaphorically to describe people or things that seem to glow with happiness or beauty.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While radiant is a beautiful word, avoid using it too frequently in formal writing to prevent it from losing its impact.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'radians', present participle of 'radiare' meaning 'to shine'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used to describe light, happiness, or beauty in a vivid and positive way.

Word Breakdown

rad
Root meaning 'ray' or 'beam'
root
+
-iant
Suffix forming adjectives meaning 'having the quality of'
suffix
English Dictionary

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