Radiant
ˈreɪdiənt
Definitions
2 meaningsEmitting light or heat; shining brightly.
ˈreɪdiənt
Emitting light or energy
The sun was radiant in the morning sky.
💡 Simply: Imagine a lightbulb that's so bright it makes your eyes squint. That's radiant! It's about giving off light or heat like a happy sun.
👶 For kids: When something is radiant, it's like it's shining or glowing with light.
More Examples
The building's glass facade reflected the radiant city lights.
How It's Used
"The sun is a radiant source of energy."
"The fire provided radiant heat."
Displaying great joy, love, or health; glowing with happiness.
ˈreɪdiənt
Expressing joy, love, or health
The bride looked radiant on her wedding day.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone's face when they're super happy, like they just won a game or got a puppy. Their face is all lit up, like a sunbeam! That's radiant! It's showing you how joyful someone is.
👶 For kids: When someone is radiant, they look super happy and smiley, like they're glowing with happiness!
More Examples
Her radiant health was evident to everyone.
His radiant happiness was infectious.
How It's Used
"She had a radiant smile."
"His face was radiant with happiness after the proposal."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Latin *radiāns*, present participle of *radiāre* 'to radiate,' from *radius* 'ray'.
The word 'radiant' has been used since the 17th century to describe something that emits light or shines brightly. The metaphorical use to describe emotions and well-being developed later.
Memory tip
Think of a radio emitting waves. Radiant things emit energy.
Word Origin
"ray, spoke of a wheel"