radiant

/ˈɹeɪdi.ənt/ · noun

Meaning

A point source from which radiation is emitted.
The apparent origin, in the night sky, of a meteor shower.
A straight line proceeding from a given point, or fixed pole, about which it is conceived to revolve.
Radiating light and/or heat.
Emitted as radiation.
Beaming with vivacity and happiness.
Emitting or proceeding as if from a center.
Giving off rays; said of a bearing.
Having a ray-like appearance, like the large marginal flowers of certain umbelliferous plants; said also of the cluster which has such marginal flowers.

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