Ra"di*al*ly (r"d*al*l), adv. In a radial manner.
Ra"di*an (-an), n. [From Radius.] (Math.) An arc of a circle which is
equal to the radius, or the angle measured by such an arc.
{ Ra"di*ance (-ans), Ra"di*an*cy (- an*s), } n. The quality of being
radiant; brilliancy; effulgence; vivid brightness; as, the radiance of
the sun.
Girt with omnipotence, with radiance crowned.
Milton.
What radiancy of glory, What light beyond compare !
Neale.
Syn. -- Luster; brilliancy; splendor; glare; glitter.
Ra"di*ant (-ant), a. [L. radians, -antis, p. pr. of radiare to emit
rays or beams, fr. radius ray: cf. F. radiant. See Radius, Ray a
divergent line.] 1. Emitting or proceeding as from a center; resembling
rays; radiating; radiate.
2. Especially, emitting or darting rays of light or heat; issuing in
beams or rays; beaming with brightness; emitting a vivid light or
splendor; as, the radiant sun.
Mark what radiant state she spreads.
Milton.