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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics) the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface | |
| Synonyms: | glowing glow | |
| Related terms: | light aureole | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light | |
| Synonyms: | shine effulgence refulgence refulgency radiancy | |
| Related terms: | brightness gleam polish shininess radiate shine emit_light | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (medicine) an attractive combination of good health and happiness | |
| Examples: | "the radiance of her countenance" |
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| Related terms: | happiness good_health | |
| Similar spelling: |
radiancy rattan_cane rating ration_card |
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