radiant
Radiant (adjective) means giving off light or heat; shining brightly. Example: “The radiant heat from the fireplace warmed the whole room.”
How to Use Radiant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShining brightly, or (of a person) glowing with happiness or beauty.
Word Forms
more radiant comparative, radiants plural, most radiant superlative
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The _____ heat from the fireplace warmed the whole room.
Etymology
From Latin radians/radiantis, the present participle of radiare, "to give off rays".
Rhymes for radiant
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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.