adjective

radiant

radiant, glowing, beaming

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.

((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.

Synonyms: glowing, beaming, brilliant; Antonyms: dull, dark

From Latin 'radiare' meaning 'to beam, shine', related to 'radius' (ray).

Think of a 'radiator' which gives off heat, or the 'radiant' smile of a happy person, which gives off joy.

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