noun
radiance
RAY-dee-uhns
Radiance (noun) means the quality of shining brightly, or figuratively, of glowing with happiness or beauty. Example: “The bride's radiance lit up the whole room.”
noun
1
The quality of shining brightly, or figuratively, of glowing with happiness or beauty.
"The bride's radiance lit up the whole room."
"The radiance of the sunset painted the clouds gold."
How to use radiance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBrightness or glow — literal light, or a figurative glow of health, joy, or beauty.
Common pairings
inner radiance
the radiance of the sun
glowing radiance
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Word forms
- Plural
- radiances
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Etymology
From "radiant" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ance".
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What does “radiance” mean?
The word “radiance” means the quality of shining brightly, or figuratively, of glowing with happiness or beauty. In plain terms, brightness or glow — literal light, or a figurative glow of health, joy, or beauty.
How do you pronounce “radiance”?
“Radiance” is pronounced RAY-dee-uhns (/ˈɹeɪdi.əns/ in IPA).
How do you use “radiance” in a sentence?
Here is “radiance” used in a sentence: “The bride's radiance lit up the whole room.”
What part of speech is “radiance”?
“Radiance” is a noun.
