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radiance

/ˈɹeɪdi.əns/

Meanings
  • noun

    The quality or state of giving off light; brightness.

    - "The sun's radiance illuminated the entire room."
    - "The stars twinkled in the night sky, emitting their radiance."
  • noun

    A state of great beauty, brilliance, or splendor.

    - "Her radiance was a source of inspiration for many."
    - "The ballroom was filled with the radiance of the royal family."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹeɪdi.əns/



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Rhymes
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brilliance , dainty , delicance , dainty , finance , grace , lance , prance , dance
Variants
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radiance , radiances , radiancies , radiancy
Etymology
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From Old French radiance, from radier to clear, brighten, from Latin radiare to emit rays, make radiant, from radix root.


Trivia
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  1. Radiance is a measure of the total power emitted by an object, usually measured in watts.

  2. The human eye is most sensitive to green light, making it the most 'radiant' color to the human eye.


Related Concepts
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  1. Luminosity: A measure of the total amount of energy emitted by an object in the form of electromagnetic radiation, usually measured in watts per square meter.

  2. Brilliance: A high level of brightness, clarity, or effectiveness.


Culture
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Radiance has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe beauty, splendor, and brightness. In Hinduism, the goddess Saraswati is often depicted as radiating knowledge and wisdom.

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