English dictionary

radiance

/'r/eI/d/i//@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms glow glowing

Source: WordNet 3.0
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

noun.attribute

Synonyms effulgence radiancy refulgence refulgency shine

Source: WordNet 3.0
an attractive combination of good health and happiness

noun.state

Examples
The radiance of her countenance.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The quality of being radiant; brilliancy; effulgence; vivid brightness; as, the <i>radiance</i> of the sun.

noun

Source: webster1913