radiance
gb/ɹˈeɪdiəns/ us/ɹˈeɪdiəns/
B2
English
~ 7400
ragyogás, radiancia, sugársűrűség
NOUN
B2
1
ragyogás
B1
Usage pattern:
the radiance of [something]
The radiance of the morning sun filled the room.
A reggeli nap ragyogása betöltötte a szobát.
We watched the mountains fade in the last radiance of the sunset.
Néztük, ahogy a hegyek lassan elhalványultak a naplemente utolsó ragyogásában.
Her white dress seemed to catch every bit of radiance from the candles.
The jewels sparkled with an inner radiance under the spotlights.
Moonlight spilled across the lake, giving it a soft silver radiance.
Learner examples
The radiance of the sun made the snow shine.
A nap ragyogásától csillogott a hó.
The lamp gave a warm radiance to the small room.
A lámpa meleg ragyogással töltötte meg a kis szobát.
We enjoyed the golden radiance of the late afternoon.
The stars added a gentle radiance to the dark sky.
The fire filled the cabin with a soft radiance.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "radiance" with "radiation". "Radiance" usually describes beautiful or pleasant light, while "radiation" is a scientific term that can refer to dangerous energy (for example from nuclear material). Also, "radiant" is often more common in everyday speech than "radiance" when used before a noun ("radiant light", not *"radiance light").
Meaning
bright, glowing light
Collocations
the sun's radiance
|golden radiance
|soft radiance
|bathed in radiance
|the radiance of the sky
|warm radiance
Synonyms
brightness (A very general word for how much light there is; does not suggest beauty as strongly as "radiance".)
|
glow (Suggests a steady, often softer light; can feel more intimate or warm than "radiance".)
|
brilliance (Often suggests extremely strong or sharp light, sometimes a bit harsher than the gentler "radiance".)
Antonyms
dimness (Describes a weak level of light, the opposite of strong, clear radiance.)
|
dullness (Suggests a lack of shine or brightness, the opposite of something shining with radiance.)
Themes
nature
|science
|visual
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Strong, clear light that shines from something, or the quality of being bright and shining.
Bright, glowing light that shines strongly from a source, or the quality of being brightly shining.
NOUN
B2
2
ragyogás
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s radiance
Everyone noticed the radiance in her face when she talked about her newborn baby.
Mindenki észrevette a ragyogást az arcán, amikor az újszülött babájáról beszélt.
After the long vacation, he returned with a healthy radiance that he hadn’t had in years.
A hosszú nyaralás után visszatért belé az az egészséges ragyogás, amely évek óta hiányzott belőle.
The photographer tried to capture the bride’s radiance as she walked down the aisle.
Yoga and rest brought back a quiet radiance to her tired features.
His eyes had a new radiance, full of hope and excitement.
Learner examples
There was a clear radiance in her smile.
Tisztán látszott a ragyogás a mosolyában.
Good sleep gave his face a fresh radiance.
A jó alvástól üde ragyogás ült ki az arcára.
On her wedding day, her radiance was easy to see.
After the illness, his radiance slowly came back.
The child’s radiance made everyone in the room smile.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this word in everyday speech, where simpler words like "glow" or "happy look" are more natural. "Radiance" often appears in writing or slightly poetic descriptions, especially in phrases like "her natural radiance" or "a bride's radiance". It is also easy to confuse with "radiation", which does NOT describe a person’s face.
Meaning
glowing happiness or beauty
Collocations
her natural radiance
|inner radiance
|youthful radiance
|a bride's radiance
|glowing radiance
|spiritual radiance
Synonyms
glow (In this context, often used in phrases like "a healthy glow"; slightly more informal and common in everyday speech.)
|
luminosity (More formal and less common; often used in artistic or literary writing about beauty.)
|
brilliance (Can suggest a shining quality of personality or beauty, but is also widely used for intelligence, so may feel more abstract.)
Antonyms
dullness (Suggests a lack of life or shine in someone’s face or appearance, the opposite of visible radiance.)
|
weariness (Shows tiredness on the face, which contrasts with the fresh, bright look of radiance.)
Themes
emotions
|appearance
|people
|body
Definition
A strong, warm glow on someone’s face that shows they are very happy, healthy, or beautiful.
A special, glowing quality in a person's face or appearance that shows great happiness, health, or beauty.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
3
radiancia
C2
sugársűrűség
C2
Usage pattern:
the radiance of [a surface/light source]
The sensor measures the radiance of the surface at several wavelengths.
Az érzékelő több hullámhosszon méri a felület radianciáját.
In the simulation, we computed the spectral radiance of each point in the scene.
A szimulációban kiszámítottuk a jelenet minden pontjának spektrális radianciáját.
Atmospheric scattering significantly reduces the radiance reaching the satellite.
The camera’s exposure is adjusted according to the radiance of the incoming light.
Researchers analyzed changes in ocean radiance to monitor algae blooms.
Learner examples
In this physics class, we will learn how to measure radiance.
Ezen a fizikaórán megtanuljuk, hogyan kell radianciát mérni.
The scientist recorded the radiance of the light coming from the star.
A tudós feljegyezte a csillagból érkező fény radianciáját.
A special camera can show the radiance of each part of the image.
They used computer models to predict the radiance at the ground.
Low radiance means only a small amount of light energy is coming from that area.
Common mistake:
Learners often mix up "radiance", "irradiance", and "radiation". "Radiance" is power per unit area per unit solid angle, while "irradiance" is power per unit area and has no solid angle term. "Radiation" is the general process or energy being emitted and is not a specific radiometric quantity.
Meaning
radiometric measure of emitted power
Collocations
spectral radiance
|luminous radiance
|surface radiance
|radiance field
|radiance map
|radiance distribution
Synonyms
intensity (In casual technical talk, people may loosely say "intensity"; in strict radiometry, it is a different but related quantity.)
|
luminance (A closely related photometric quantity for visible light as perceived by the human eye; not identical but often paired with radiance.)
Antonyms
darkness (In a broad sense, a state with almost no radiant energy; used more conceptually than as a strict physical opposite.)
|
zero flux (In technical contexts, a state where essentially no radiant power is present, the limit opposite of nonzero radiance.)
Themes
science
|physics
|engineering
|technology
Definition
In physics, the amount of energy in light that comes from or hits a surface, divided by the size of the surface and the angle it spreads over.
In physics and engineering, the radiant power emitted, reflected, transmitted, or received by a surface, per unit area per unit solid angle.
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
4
ragyogás
B2
Usage pattern:
the radiance of [something abstract]
The radiance of her spirit inspired everyone who met her.
Lelkének ragyogása mindenkit lelkesített, aki csak találkozott vele.
The novel captures the quiet radiance of ordinary family life.
A regény megragadja a hétköznapi családi élet csendes ragyogását.
There was a strange radiance in the music that left the audience silent.
We sat in the simple radiance of their kindness and hospitality.
For a moment, the radiance of their shared joy made the whole room seem brighter.
Learner examples
The radiance of their love was clear to all their friends.
Szerelmük ragyogása minden barátjuk számára nyilvánvaló volt.
He wrote about the radiance of simple, honest work.
Az egyszerű, becsületes munka ragyogásáról írt.
The film shows the radiance of hope in a hard time.
Many people felt the radiance of her strong, calm character.
The poem tries to describe the radiance of a new beginning.
Common mistake:
Learners may try to use this literary sense in very casual situations, where it can sound too poetic or heavy. In everyday talk, people usually choose simpler words like "joy", "beauty", or "happiness" instead of "radiance" in this abstract sense.
Meaning
shining quality of joy or excellence
Collocations
the radiance of love
|the radiance of faith
|the radiance of her spirit
|the radiance of his music
|moral radiance
|inner radiance
Synonyms
splendor (Emphasizes grand, impressive beauty; often used for scenes and events, similar literary tone to "radiance".)
|
glory (Suggests greatness and honor as well as beauty; can carry religious or moral overtones more strongly than "radiance".)
|
exaltation (Focuses more on the intense feeling of joy or uplift, while "radiance" suggests how that feeling seems to shine outward.)
Antonyms
drabness (Describes something plain and without excitement or beauty, the opposite of a radiant quality.)
Themes
emotions
|art
|spirituality
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A very strong and bright feeling of joy, goodness, or beauty that seems to come from someone or something.
A powerful, almost shining quality of joy, goodness, or excellence that seems to come from a person, work of art, or experience.
Grammar
Dictionary form
radiance
IPA
GB/ɹˈeɪdiəns/
US/ɹˈeɪdiəns/
Syllables & stress
ra - di - ance (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ra)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: radiance
- Plural: radiance, radiances
Word family
Forms
radiances
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonradioactive
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expressions
No expressions linked to this entry yet.