irradiant

[ih-rey-dee-uh nt] /ɪˈreɪ di ənt/

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adjective

irradiating; radiant; shining.

Origin of irradiant

Latin

1520-1530

1520-30; < Latin irradiant-, (stem of irradiāns), present participle of irradiāre to shine upon. See ir-¹, radiant

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The dance of a bee drunken with sunlight: irradiant ecstasies, white and gold, Sigh and relapse.

Irradiations; Sand and Spray John Gould Fletcher
Ah, yellow and irradiant sunflower of my soul's secret shrine, sing not thus dolefully, I entreat thee.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93., October 1, 1887 Various

British Dictionary definitions for irradiant

irradiant

/ɪˈreɪdɪənt/

adjective

radiating light; shining brightly

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