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radiating

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹeɪdiˌeɪtɪŋ// UK //ɹˈeɪdɪˌeɪtɪŋ// ra·di·at·ing

adj. sending out light, heat, or a strong feeling in all directions from a center point.

adj. emitting energy in the form of rays or waves, or clearly manifesting a specific emotion or quality from a central source. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a person's appearance or a physical phenomenon.


SIMPLE

The sun is radiating heat across the valley.

CONTEXTUAL

She looked beautiful on her wedding day, radiating happiness as she walked down the aisle.

COMPLEX

The cooling fins on the engine block are designed for radiating excess thermal energy into the surrounding atmosphere to prevent mechanical failure.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows a linking verb like 'seem' or 'be', or precedes a noun as a modifier.

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