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radiant
/ˈreɪdiənt/
shining brightly
The bride looked radiant in her white dress.
The bride's appearance was bright and glowing, making her look beautiful.
formal
emitting or reflecting light; shining brightly
The sun was radiant in the clear sky.
The sun was shining brightly in the clear sky.
Often used to describe light or objects that emit a bright glow.
formal
showing great happiness or beauty; glowing
Her face was radiant with joy.
Her face was glowing with happiness.
Used metaphorically to describe people or things that appear bright and beautiful.
Collocations
radiant smilea smile that is bright and beautifulradiant skinskin that appears healthy and glowing
Pro Tip
Metaphorical Use
Radiant is often used metaphorically to describe people or things that appear bright and beautiful, not just objects that emit light.
Word Origin
From Latin 'radiant-', present participle of 'radiāre' meaning 'to shine'.
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (to describe light) and metaphorically (to describe people or things that appear beautiful or happy).
Word Breakdown
rad
ray
root-iant
having the quality of
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