radiance

noun

ra·​di·​ance ˈrā-dē-ən(t)s 

1

: the quality or state of being radiant

2

: a deep pink

3

: the flux density of radiant energy per unit solid angle and per unit projected area of radiating surface

Synonyms of radiance

• brightness
• brilliancy
• brilliance
• lightness

Examples of radiance in a Sentence

She had a youthful radiance about her.

Her face glowed with radiance.

the radiance of the rising sun

Recent Examples on the Web

Anua’s lightweight salve combines niacinamide with tranexamic acid to boost radiance and create a more even skin tone. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

The lymphatic drainage–promoting gizmo switches between six temperatures — hot and cold alike — to tighten, boost radiance, and fake nine blissful hours of sleep. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

The treatment is fast, easy to use at home, and nearly pain-free—plus, it’s designed to help smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles while boosting the skin’s radiance. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026

The multitasking device temporarily boosts radiance, improves firmness, and sculpts the look of facial contours—all in just a few minutes a day. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for radiance

• irradiance

Kids Definition

radiance

noun

ra·​di·​ance ˈrād-ē-ən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being radiant