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radiance
noun ra·di·ance \ˈrā-dē-ən(t)s\
: a quality of brightness and happiness that can be seen on a person's face
: a warm, soft light that shines from something
Full Definition of RADIANCE
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
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First Known Use of RADIANCE
1600
Related to RADIANCE
- Synonyms
- brightness, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, luster (or lustre), lustrousness, brilliance, refulgence, splendor
RADIANCE Defined for Kids
radiance
noun ra·di·ance \ˈrā-dē-əns\
Definition of RADIANCE for Kids
: warm or vivid brightness
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