RADIANCE Definition & Meaning

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radiance

[ rey-dee-uhns ]

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radiant brightness or light:
the radiance of the tropical sun.
Synonyms: , ,
warm, cheerful brightness:
the radiance of her expression.
Rare. radiation.

radiance

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the quality or state of being radiant
a measure of the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface. It is the radiant intensity in a given direction of a small element of surface area divided by the orthogonal projection of this area onto a plane at right angles to the direction Le

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First recorded in 1595–1605; radi(ant) + -ance

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Good thing too, given the easy radiance of Gatwa’s smile and the ebullient spark with which his Time Lord moves through the universe.

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Her radiance and comfort as a romantic lead are palpable even with the cringy dialogue and fantastical, instant love between Hayes and Solène.

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It looked as if she was losing her radiance.

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“We are but darkened groping souls, that know not the light often because of its very blinding radiance,” wrote W.E.B.

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