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radiant

/ˈɹeɪ.di.ənt/ noun C2
  1. A point source from which radiation is emitted.
  2. The apparent origin, in the night sky, of a meteor shower.
  3. A straight line proceeding from a given point, or fixed pole, about which it is conceived to revolve.

Plural radiants

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Danglars looked radiant with joy; the banker accompanied him to the door.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1065 · C1
Anne had no business to look so rapt and radiant.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 74 · C1
Rapt and radiant Anne continued until they were in the very presence of Mrs.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 74 · C1
Behind them the moon was rising out of the sea that grew all radiant and transfigured in her light.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 241 · C1

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