Word
radiance
Phoneticsra·di·ance, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹeɪˌdiəns/
UK/ɹˈeɪdiəns/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a glowing light or a look of great health and happiness. It describes something that shines brightly or someone who looks very beautiful and glowing.
n. the quality of emitting or reflecting light; a glowing or vivid brightness. Often used figuratively to describe a person's appearance of health, joy, or beauty.
Examples
“The bride had a natural radiance on her wedding day.”
“The morning sun hit the snow with such radiance that we had to wear sunglasses to look outside.”
Examples
simple
“The bride had a natural radiance on her wedding day.”
contextual
“The morning sun hit the snow with such radiance that we had to wear sunglasses to look outside.”
Usage
Typically uncountable when referring to light or beauty; rarely used in the plural.
Etymology
From radiant + -ance.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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