irradiant

[ ih-rey-dee-uhnt ]

adjective

1. irradiating; radiant; shining.

irradiant

/ ɪˈreɪdɪənt /

adjective

1. radiating light; shining brightly

Word History and Origins

Origin of irradiant¹

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

Example Sentences

Ah, yellow and irradiant sunflower of my soul's secret shrine, sing not thus dolefully, I entreat thee.

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

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The tri-colour of France floats on the flagstaff; the sky shines irradiant, like the "suns of Napoleon."

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While he preached, the eternal world seemed irradiant about him.

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