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

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

radiances plural

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Etymology

From "radiant" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ance".

Synonyms

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shine glow glowing radiancy effulgence refulgence refulgency

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Rhymes for radiance

lance dance Nance seance chance nuance trance stance glance balance advance finance

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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