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Radiant

Verb / ˈreɪˌdi:ʌnt / / ˈreɪdjʌnt / Another word for radiant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Radiant means sending out light or shining brightly.

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Common collocations

  • radiant smile
  • radiant energy
  • radiant heat
  • radiant light
  • radiant beauty
  • radiant complexion
  • radiant star

Word family

verb radiate
adjective radiant
adverb radiantly

Usage note

Often used to describe a positive and glowing appearance or emanation of light or heat. Can also describe a person's happiness or beauty.

Example sentences

  1. The flowers looked radiant in the sunshine.
  2. The bride looked radiant on her wedding day.
  3. The stars were radiant in the night sky.
  4. The athlete's performance was radiant and impressive.
  5. The morning sun was so radiant that it woke me up.

Quotes

  • “A thousand electric cars could run on how you feel when you know that the person you like likes you back. It feels incredible. Like it shouldn't be possible. Of all the happy coincidences to ever exist, it's one of the happiest.” - Emma Mills
  • “If you want to know how much I love you, count the waves.” - Unknown
  • “She was a ray of sunshine, a warm summer rain, a bright fire on a cold winter’s day, and now she could be dead because she had tried to save the man she loved.” - Grace Willows

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