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radiance

 

[ ˈreɪdiəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beauty

The quality or state of being bright or shining, especially in the context of beauty or attractiveness.

Synonyms

brightness, glow, luminosity

Examples of usage

  • The radiance of the sunset was breathtaking.
  • Her radiance lit up the room.
Context #2 | Noun

happiness

A warm, cheerful quality that is reflected in someone's face or demeanor.

Synonyms

cheerfulness, happiness, joy

Examples of usage

  • Her radiance was contagious, spreading joy to everyone around her.
  • The radiance in his eyes showed how happy he was.
Context #3 | Noun

spirituality

An inner glow or aura that is believed to be a sign of spiritual enlightenment or divine presence.

Synonyms

aura, divine light, glow

Examples of usage

  • The yogi's face shone with a peaceful radiance.
  • The radiance of the saint's presence filled the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "radiance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilho

🇮🇳 प्रभा

🇩🇪 Glanz

🇮🇩 cahaya

🇺🇦 сяйво

🇵🇱 blask

🇯🇵 光輝

🇫🇷 éclat

🇪🇸 resplandor

🇹🇷 parlaklık

🇰🇷 광채

🇸🇦 تألق

🇨🇿 záře

🇸🇰 žiarivosť

🇨🇳 光辉

🇸🇮 sijaj

🇮🇸 ljómi

🇰🇿 жарқырау

🇬🇪 ბზინვარება

🇦🇿 parıltı

🇲🇽 resplandor

Etymology

The word 'radiance' comes from the Latin word 'radians', meaning shining or gleaming. Throughout history, radiance has been associated with beauty, happiness, and spirituality. It is often used to describe the glowing quality of light, as well as the inner glow that emanates from a person who is filled with joy or spiritual enlightenment.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,980, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.