Definition of the word radiance

Pronunciation of vocabulary radiance

radiancenoun

rạng rỡ

/ˈreɪdiəns//ˈreɪdiəns/

Origin of the word radiance

"Radiance" originates from the Latin word "radiare," meaning "to shine" or "to radiate." It first appeared in English in the 14th century, initially referring to the act of emitting rays of light. Over time, the meaning broadened to encompass a more general sense of brilliance, beauty, and luminosity, both physical and metaphorical. It now describes a quality of intense brightness, especially when associated with warmth, joy, or spiritual enlightenment.

Vocabulary summary radiance

typenoun

meaningdazzling light, brilliant light, halo

examplethe radiance of the sun

meaningsplendor, splendor, splendor

Example of vocabulary radiancenamespace

meaning

a special bright quality that shows in somebody’s face, for example because they are very happy or healthy

một phẩm chất tươi sáng đặc biệt thể hiện trên khuôn mặt của ai đó, ví dụ như vì họ rất hạnh phúc hoặc khỏe mạnh

meaning

warm light shining from something

ánh sáng ấm áp tỏa ra từ thứ gì đó

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary radiance

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