radiance

noun

ra·​di·​ance ˈrā-dē-ən(t)s 

1

: the quality or state of being radiant

2

: a deep pink

3

: the flux density of radiant energy per unit solid angle and per unit projected area of radiating surface

Synonyms

• brightness
• brilliance
• brilliancy
• candor
• dazzle
• effulgence
• illumination
• lambency
• lightness
• luminance
• luminosity
• luminousness
• luster
• lustre
• lustrousness
• refulgence
• splendor

Examples of radiance in a Sentence

She had a youthful radiance about her.

Her face glowed with radiance.

the radiance of the rising sun

Recent Examples on the Web

The event’s ambiance was further enhanced by an on-location photo shoot inspired by the early days of Ibiza, capturing the island’s signature radiance and timeless glamour. —Ty Gaskins, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024

The primers promote plumper skin, soften fine lines, and boost radiance, sweetening the package deal. —Iman Balagam, Allure, 1 Sep. 2024

Its golden formula is loaded with light-reflecting pigments, which leave a soft glow that emanates through a face of makeup or gives you an ethereal radiance when worn with moisturizer alone. —Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024

Ultraviolet skin Since Pat McGrath’s viral porcelain doll-skin moment at Margiela last year, more subtle renditions of ultraviolet radiance arrived on the runway. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

radiance

noun

ra·​di·​ance ˈrād-ē-ən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being radiant