Rayed: meaning, definitions and examples

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rayed

 

[ reษชd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

describing light

Rayed refers to something that has rays or radiates light. This term can be used to describe various natural phenomena, particularly in relation to sunlight or the rays emitted by certain celestial bodies. For instance, the sun is often depicted with rayed patterns in artistic representations. The term can also apply to biological structures, such as certain starfish or flowers that have ray-like extensions.

Synonyms

beamed, radiant, radiating

Examples of usage

  • The rayed patterns of sunlight filtered through the trees.
  • The artist painted a rayed sun in the corner of the canvas.
  • The rayed starfish was an unusual specimen.
  • Rayed flowers often attract more pollinators.
Context #2 | Verb

to emit rays

To rayed is an informal use that means to emit rays or appear to radiate light. It suggests an action characterized by the formation of rays, as seen in descriptions of the sun or other bright sources of illumination. This form is less common but signifies the dynamic action of producing rays, particularly in a luminous context.

Synonyms

gleamed, glowed, shone

Examples of usage

  • The sun rayed down on the beach, creating a warm atmosphere.
  • As the dawn broke, the horizon rayed with vibrant colors.
  • The lantern rayed, lighting up the entire room.
  • Stars rayed brightly in the night sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "rayed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น radiante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคฐเคฃเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช strahlend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bercahaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะผั–ะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ promienisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…‰็ทšใ‚’ๆ”พใค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rayonnant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ radiante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑลŸฤฑldayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น›๋‚˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paprskovitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ paprskovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พๅฐ„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพareฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geislunandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ัƒะปะตะปะตะฝะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผalanan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ radiante

Etymology

The word 'rayed' originates from the Middle English term 'raied', which is derived from the Old French word 'rai', meaning 'ray' or 'beam'. This, in turn, traces back to the Latin word 'radius', meaning 'stick, ray, spoke', reflecting how light or rays extend outward like lines from a central point. The usage of 'rayed' as an adjective started to appear as early as the 15th century, typically to describe the sun's rays in art and literature. Over time, 'rayed' has maintained its primary association with light and illumination, often found in poetic and descriptive contexts. The connection to the natural world reinforces the deep-rooted relationship between language and sensory experiences, especially concerning light and its representation in various forms of art.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,073, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.