radiancy

[rey-dee-uhn-see]

noun

plural

radiancies 

1. radiance.

Other Word Forms

• nonradiancy noun
• subradiancy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiancy¹

First recorded in 1640–50; radi(ant) + -ancy

Example Sentences

No radiancy of joy is in it, no assurance of bliss.

From Literature

Then, with a sudden radiancy lighting her eyes, she added, “And there’s a little boy with her.”

From Project Gutenberg

He flashed through the heavy atmosphere of a dull debate with the scintillating radiancy of a firefly.

From Project Gutenberg

When "in thy arms bird Helen fell," She died, sad man, she died for thee; Nor could the films of death dispel Her loving eye's sweet radiancy.

From Project Gutenberg

"Over my spirit flash and float in divine radiancy the bright and glorious visions of the world to which I go."

From Project Gutenberg