radiant

/ˈɹeɪdi.ənt/

noun

  1. 1

    A point source from which radiation is emitted.

  2. 2

    The apparent origin, in the night sky, of a meteor shower.

  3. 3

    A straight line proceeding from a given point, or fixed pole, about which it is conceived to revolve.

adjective

  1. 1

    Radiating light and/or heat.

    the radiant sun
  2. 2

    Emitted as radiation.

  3. 3

    Beaming with vivacity and happiness.

    a radiant face
  4. 4

    Emitting or proceeding as if from a center.

  5. 5

    Giving off rays; said of a bearing.

    the sun radiant;  a crown radiant
  6. 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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