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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.

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Word Description / Examples
radiance

Typically used to describe a bright light or glow, often symbolizing happiness or beauty. This term is more poetic and visual.

  • Her radiance lit up the room.
  • The radiance of the sun filled the sky.
joy

Refers to a deep and often more intense feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It can describe both momentary feelings and longer-lasting states.

  • The joy of seeing her friend again brought tears to her eyes.
  • He felt pure joy when he held his baby for the first time.
cheerfulness

Describes a state of being happy and optimistic. It is often used to talk about someone's personality or mood.

  • His cheerfulness was contagious.
  • She greeted everyone with cheerfulness every morning.
happiness

A general and broad term used to describe a state of being happy. It can be used in almost any context.

  • Her happiness was evident in her smile.
  • Traveling brings me great happiness.

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.

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radiance

Radiance is used to describe a bright and shining light, often associated with beauty or brilliance.

  • The radiance of the sunset was breathtaking
  • Her smile had a unique radiance that brightened the room
aura

Aura refers to a distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround a person, place, or thing, often intangible.

  • She had an aura of calmness that put everyone at ease
  • The haunted house had a dark and eerie aura
glow

Glow describes a steady, soft light that can emanate from an object or be a visible sign of warmth or emotion on a person's face.

  • The fire gave off a comforting glow
  • Her face had a warm glow after the workout
divine light

Divine light is used in a spiritual or religious context, referring to light that is holy or godly.

  • The stained glass windows depicted saints bathed in divine light
  • He spoke of a divine light guiding his path in life

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.