radiance (n.)

  1. the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

    [ Syn: glow , glowing ]

  2. the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

    [ Syn: radiancy , shine , effulgence , refulgence , refulgency ]

  3. an attractive combination of good health and happiness; the radiance of her countenance'

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