noun (Opt.) The luminous point or object from which light emanates also, a body radiating light brightly.noun A substance that emits rays, specifically N-rays.įrom the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.noun In geometry, a ray conceived as revolving about its starting-point.noun In astronomy, the point in the heavens from which the shooting-stars of a meteoric shower seem to proceed: thus, the radiant of the shower of November 13th is near the star ζ Leonis, and these meteors are hence called the Leonides.noun In optics, a luminous point or object from which light radiates to the eye, or to a mirror or lens a point considered as the focus of a pencil of rays.Giving off rays, which do not form a broken or indented edge to the bearing, but stream from it, its outline being usually perfect and the rays apparently streaming from behind it.Edged with rays: said of an ordinary or other bearing such as is usually bounded with straight lines, the rays generally appearing like long indentations.Giving out rays proceeding in the form of rays resembling rays radiating also, radiated radiate: as, radiant heat.Darting, shooting, or emitting rays of light or heat shining sparkling: beaming with brightness, literally or figuratively: as, the radiant sun a radiant countenance.noun Astronomy The apparent celestial origin of a meteoric shower.noun An object or point from which light or heat rays are emitted.adjective Showing or expressing vitality or joy.adjective Filled with light shining especially as rays brightly shining: synonym: bright.adjective Consisting of or emitted as radiation. ![]() Send us feedback about these examples.From The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'radiant.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 2023 The radiant can be found just below the Big Dipper in the northern-northeast sky after midnight and highest in the sky before dawn. Rebecca Norris Updated, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 July 2022 Together, these ingredients leave my often flushed, combination skin looking radiant and noticeably less red. 2023 Reign, the actor cast as Kelsa, reads as a radiant, self-confident young woman who has already figured out most of the answers, which isn’t at all the way the character seems to have been written by Ximena García Lecuona. 2023 Ultra fine shimmer particles ensure that all four shades of this powder highlighter leave you looking radiant, not disco-ready. 2015 Radiant: Alternatively, radiant heaters send out radiant heat waves, which are absorbed into objects within the room. Rich Talcott, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2023 The Perseid radiant lies on the border between Cassiopeia and Perseus, with the latter constellation giving its name to the shower. Alex Chun, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. Christopher Brito, CBS News, The meteors will appear to come from a small area in the sky, known as the radiant. ![]() Noun Where to look for the meteor shower The Eta Aquarids' radiant is lower in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere in the springtime, compared to the Southern Hemisphere. Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2023 Sol de Janeiro's luxurious Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is packed with moisturizing butters and oils that smooth skin, restore elasticity, and add a touch of shimmer for a radiant, beach-ready finish. Maggie Horton, Country Living, 1 July 2023 Many sunscreens also offer tinted options for a fresh-faced, radiant complexion, minus the need for extra makeup these formulations also help even out skin tone. Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 6 July 2023 His post features a stunning beach selfie of his wife who looks absolutely radiant in what appears to be a black bathing suit. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 July 2023 The 27-year-old Midsommar actress is living it up in France, looking stronger and more radiant than ever. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2023 Though Gomez was attending Char's party just ahead of her own 31st birthday on July 22, the entire look serves as wedding season inspo thanks to the dress' tasteful cut, subtle flare, and Gomez's effortless, yet radiant beauty look. Catherine Bray, Variety, 24 July 2023 Her radiant discothèque was a safe space where flamboyance, differences and subcultures weren’t only welcome but encouraged. April Long, Town & Country, 26 July 2023 Away from the hiking trail, there’s also room for a radiant Blythe Danner as Helen’s beloved grandmother Gigi, who dispenses the requisite warmth and wisdom. Adjective Here, the spice's sweetness is couched in zesty citrus, radiant orange flower absolute, pretty-as-anything Egyptian jasmine, and aquatic waterlily.
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