Radiance
Noun
UK
/ˈreɪ.di.əns/
US
/ˈreɪ.di.əns/
Level: b2
Definition
The quality of shining brightly or showing beauty, warmth, happiness, or positive energy.
Example
"Her radiance impressed everyone."
"The morning sun filled the valley with golden radiance."
"His radiance came from his confidence and cheerful attitude rather than his appearance."
Explanation
Radiance is the quality of giving off bright light, beauty, warmth, or happiness. It can describe the glow of the sun, a person’s healthy appearance, or the joy that shines through someone’s face. The word is also used for things that make people feel positive or inspired. Radiance is not limited to physical light; it can also describe inner beauty, confidence, kindness, or a cheerful personality that seems to brighten the people around them.