emanating

American  

[em-uh-ney-ting] / ˈɛm əˌneɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

1. sent, proceeding, or flowing from or as if from a source (sometimes used in combination).

   Approvals for the purchase of radioactive materials and radiation-emanating equipment must be received in advance.

   The photographer’s currently running solo exhibition revolves around the emanating mystery of exotic spaces.

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Other Word Forms

• nonemanating adjective

Etymology

Origin of emanating

emanat(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Blasts were heard in northern Tehran and smoke was seen emanating from a building, an AFP journalist reported.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

This campaign stuttered through matches against Nepal, West Indies, Scotland and Italy but now there is a feeling of real belief emanating from this squad.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The federal investigators encountered puddles of crude oil on the facility grounds, as well as caustic fumes emanating from the facility, resulting in violations for air quality and other environmental infractions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

A radiant flame burns at the lamp’s tip, with beams of light emanating in all directions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

I could feel the energy emanating from the two gods.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

Related Words

• arising
• beginning
• starting
• stemming