ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Radiance

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹeɪdi.əns/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Radiance is a noun meaning The quality or state of being radiant; shining, bright or splendid.

Meaning

The quality or state of being radiant; shining, bright or splendid.

More Meanings

  1. (physics) The flux of radiation emitted per unit solid angle in a given direction by a unit area of a source.

Example Sentences

Girt with omnipotence, with radiance crowned.
You who live in radiance hear the prayers of those of us who live in skin

Word Forms

Synonyms for radiance

Depending on context, synonyms include glow, shine, glowing, effulgence, refulgence, radiancy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include effulgence, glowing, glow, refulgency, refulgence, shine.

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