Radiant

/ˈreɪ.di.ənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

something that radiates or emanates light or heat.

The radiant from the fire made the room feel warm and cozy.

adjective

emitting or reflecting light; shining; bright.

The radiant sun illuminated the entire landscape.

expressing great happiness or joy; beaming.

She had a radiant smile that could light up the room.

sufficiently bright to be seen; glowing.

The stars looked especially radiant against the clear night sky.

of a person or their expression; showing happiness or beauty.

After the good news, she appeared more radiant than ever.

From Latin 'radiantem', the present participle of 'radiare', meaning 'to shine.'

radiant beauty

A strikingly attractive or beautiful appearance.

radiant joy

Joy that is expressed clearly and affecting to others.

radiant smile

A smile that is bright and conveys happiness.

radiance

The quality of being radiant; the brightness of light or emotion.

radiate

To emit energy or light in all directions.

irradiant

Not radiating; lacking brightness or exuberance.

Glow up

After her makeover, she had a total glow up; she looked radiant.

Lit

That party was lit, everyone was feeling radiant.