radiating

[/ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪŋ/]
verb (present participle)/adjective
irradiando
1. emitting or sending out light, heat, energy, or other radiation in all directions
The sun was radiating intense heat across the beach.
O sol estava irradiando calor intenso pela praia.
2. spreading outward from a central point like rays
The roads radiating from the city center connect to all suburbs.
As estradas irradiando do centro da cidade conectam todos os subúrbios.
3. showing or expressing a quality clearly and visibly
She was radiating confidence and joy.
Ela estava irradiando confiança e alegria.
4. (physics) emitting radiation or radioactive particles
The radiating material was handled with extreme caution.
O material irradiante foi manipulado com extremo cuidado.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'radiating' is commonly used metaphorically to describe someone's emotional state or positive energy, especially in contexts of beauty, happiness, or success. The term has gained popularity in wellness and self-help discourse. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, while 'irradiando' is the literal translation, Brazilians often use 'brilhando' (shining) colloquially for the same metaphorical meaning.
NYC Slang
glowing, shining, lit (when describing someone's positive energy or appearance)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
emittingshiningglowingbeamingemanatingprojecting
Antonyms / Antônimos
absorbingconcealingsuppressing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irradiando
standard translation, widely used in scientific and everyday contexts
Brazil (colloquial)
brilhando
used informally when referring to emotional expression or appearance
Portugal
irradiando
same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal and scientific usage
Portugal (colloquial)
a brilhar
informal variant for emotional or visual radiance

Related Words

radiateradiationradiantradiancerays

Related Idioms & Phrases

radiating with happiness
radiating confidence
radiating energy
radiating warmth
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