radiant
4 synonyms and 3 antonyms for radiant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Giving off light or heat; shining brightly.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Giving off light or heat; shining brightly.
“The couple's sustainability efforts also included installing radiant heat under the concrete-slab floor.”
Opposites
2. adjective
Glowing with happiness, health, or beauty.
“She looked radiant on her wedding day.”
Opposites
How to use radiant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
radiant smile
radiant heat
radiant glow
Etymology
From Latin radians/radiantis, the present participle of radiare, "to give off rays".
Full origin of radiant →Frequently asked questions
What does “radiant” mean?
The word “radiant” means giving off light or heat; shining brightly. In plain terms, shining brightly, or (of a person) glowing with happiness or beauty.
How do you pronounce “radiant”?
“Radiant” is pronounced RAY-dee-uhnt (/ˈɹeɪ.di.ənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “radiant” in a sentence?
Here is “radiant” used in a sentence: “The radiant heat from the fireplace warmed the whole room.”
What part of speech is “radiant”?
“Radiant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “radiant” come from?
The word “radiant” comes from Latin. From Latin radians/radiantis, the present participle of radiare, "to give off rays".
Is “radiant” a common word?
“Radiant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “radiant” have?
“Radiant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: giving off light or heat; shining brightly.
