irradiant, a.
(ɪˈreɪdɪənt)
[ad. L. irradiānt-em, pr. pple. of irradiāre to irradiate.]
Emitting rays of light; shining brightly. Also fig. in reference to spiritual or intellectual radiance.
| 1526 Pilgr. Perf. (W. de W. 1531) 299 b, Moost clere beme & irradyant splendour of y⊇ glory eternall. 1592 R. D. Hypnerotomachia 1 He crysped up his irradient heyres. 1611 Speed Hist. Gt. Brit. ix. xii. §109. 694 The just brightnesse of his irradiant vertues..adorning her with Garlands, conquered Spoyles, and Trophees. 1710 Brit. Apollo III. No. 15. 3/1 As Fire extinguish'd by th' Irradiant Sun. 1865 Pusey Truth Eng. Ch. 27 Effulgent with the glory of His Godhead, irradiant with His Divine love. 1882 Myers Renewal Youth 160 O Nature's darling, pure and fair, From light foot to irradiant hair! |