Spanish word

radiante

Pronunciation

IPA/raˈðjante/

Meaning

  • adjectivebeaming

Example

Ella está radiante hoy.

She is beaming today.

Illustration for radiante (beaming)

More examples

Su voz sonaba radiante al contar la buena noticia.

Her voice sounded radiant when she told the good news.

Core concept

A person with a wide, shining smile and bright eyes.

Common phrases

  • estar radiante de alegría

    beaming with joy

  • sonrisa radiante

    radiant smile

  • voz radiante

    radiant voice

Similar words

feliz: Experiences deep, wholehearted joy that feels like true happiness from within.
contento: Feels pleasantly satisfied and at ease, a calm, comfortable sense of well-being.
sonriente: Wears a clear, gentle smile that makes the expression look friendly and relaxed.

Definition in Spanish

Que emite o refleja mucha luz; aplicado a personas, que presentan un brillo físico o emocional que llama la atención.

Word origin

From Latin radiare (root radius 'ray'), the participial form becomes the Spanish adjective meaning 'giving off or reflecting much light', extended to describe a noticeable emotional glow.

Usage tips

  • No written accent on radiante, and frequent collocations are 'estar radiante' or 'radiante de felicidad', which describe a temporary, visible glow rather than a permanent trait.

Other meanings

  • radiantadjective
  • dazzlingadjective

Opposites

  • apagadodulladjective

Related words

  • radiarradiateverb

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