irradiant
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of irradiant
1520–30; < Latin irradiant-, (stem of irradiāns ), present participle of irradiāre to shine upon. See ir- 1, radiant
Example Sentences
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His last concert was in Cologne, Germany, a Mahler Third whose finale has an irradiant glow.
From New York Times ● Apr. 29, 2022
The packaging is part of the appeal: This year’s collection features abstract, irradiant artwork on each album cover by the Polish photographer Maciej Markowicz, and short fiction on each sleeve by Ingrid Astier.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2018
Ah, yellow and irradiant sunflower of my soul's secret shrine, sing not thus dolefully, I entreat thee.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93., October 1, 1887 by Various
While he preached, the eternal world seemed irradiant about him.
From Sketches of the Covenanters by McFeeters, J. C.
Acrostic Warm-heated bard, in thee I find Infinite soul, irradiant mind; Long-suffering worth and love refined Lent thee their ken.
From The Loom of Life by Noe, Cotton
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