Radiance

Pronunciation - [rey-dee-uhns]

–noun

1. radiant brightness or light: the radiance of the tropical sun.

2. warm, cheerful brightness: the radiance of her expression.

3. Rare. radiation.

Also, radiancy.

Origin

1595–1605; radi(ant) + -ance

Synonyms

1. resplendence, splendor, brilliance.