Synonyms for radiant

Grammar : Adj

Spell : rey-dee-uhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈreɪ di ənt

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Définition of radiant

Origin : mid-15c., from Middle French radiant and directly from Latin radiantem (nominative radians) "beaming, shining," present participle of radiare "to beam, shine" (see radiation). Of beauty, etc., first attested c.1500. Related: Radiantly.

adj bright, luminous
adj happy in appearance

Example sentences :

He looked upward with a radiant expression, and feebly pressed her hand.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Gilder sprang to his feet, his face suddenly grown younger, radiant.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

She was obliged to go, and to appear all radiant with pleasure.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

To the widow of Mr Verloc the robust anarchist was like a radiant messenger of life.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

There is a radiant picture of this morning ride still fresh in my memory.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

The bridegroom's frank and manly countenance was radiant with joy.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Mr Meagles had never been quite so radiant since the marriage as before.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Radiant with benevolent pleasure, she went to announce the glad tidings.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Radiant with delight, the girl at once forgot her weary waiting.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

What a terrible proof of error they offered under the radiant sky!
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

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