radiant
Translation
radiant, glowing, beaming
Examples
She was radiant with happiness.
She was radiant with happiness.
The bride looked truly radiant.
The bride looked truly radiant.
The room was filled with radiant heat from the fire.
The room was filled with radiant heat from the fire.
Grammar Patterns
((radiant with sth.)) showing a strong feeling clearly She was radiant with joy.
((radiant + noun)) describing something that emits light or heat The sun provides radiant energy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glowing, beaming, brilliant; Antonyms: dull, dark
Etymology
From Latin 'radiare' meaning 'to beam, shine', related to 'radius' (ray).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'radiator' which gives off heat, or the 'radiant' smile of a happy person, which gives off joy.