radiant
/ˈɹeɪdi.ənt/
noun
- 1
A point source from which radiation is emitted.
- 2
The apparent origin, in the night sky, of a meteor shower.
- 3
A straight line proceeding from a given point, or fixed pole, about which it is conceived to revolve.
adjective
- 1
Radiating light and/or heat.
“the radiant sun”
- 2
Emitted as radiation.
- 3
Beaming with vivacity and happiness.
“a radiant face”
- 4
Emitting or proceeding as if from a center.
- 5
Giving off rays; said of a bearing.
“the sun radiant; a crown radiant”
- 6
Having a ray-like appearance, like the large marginal flowers of certain umbelliferous plants; said also of the cluster which has such marginal flowers.
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