adj.
- shining or glowing brightly.
▸displaying great joy, love, or health.
▸(of an emotion or quality) very conspicuous.
- transmitted by electromagnetic radiation, rather than conduction or convection.
▸(of an appliance) emitting radiant energy for cooking or heating.
n.
- a point or object from which light or heat radiates.
- Astronomy the apparent focal point of a meteor shower.
Derivative
- radiance n.
- radiancy n.
- radiantly adv.
Etymology
ME: from L. radiant-, radiare (see radiate).