radiates
Spreads from center
Radiates means to emit or spread outward from a central point.
Heat radiates from a fire; light radiates from the sun.
Pain may radiate from an injury site to surrounding areas.
The word extends to intangible qualities: She radiates confidence.
Something that radiates extends outward like rays—spokes radiate from a wheel's hub.
To issue forth
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- exudeDischarge gradually through pores
- releaseTo let go
- diffuseSpread thinly throughout
transmit · broadcast · project · send · disperse · spread · scatter · propagate
Heatless light emission
- phosphorescenceHeatless delayed light emission
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- incandescenceLight from heated objects
- gleamFaint reflected light
glimmer · shimmer · shine · light · brilliance · radiance · illumination · brightness
Dynamic, pulsing quality
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
liveliness · animation · effervescence · vigor · spirit · verve · zest · charisma
Comfortable warm intimacy
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- genialityWarmth of manner
- cordialitySincere friendly warmth
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
tenderness · kindness · benevolence · friendliness · welcome · hospitality · sincerity · compassion
emanate
To issue forth
diffuse · transmit · broadcast · project · send · disperse · spread · scatter · propagate · disseminate
luminescence
Heatless light emission
- phosphorescenceHeatless delayed light emission
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- incandescenceLight from heated objects
gleam · glimmer · shimmer · shine · light · brilliance · radiance · illumination · brightness · luster
vibrancy
Dynamic, pulsing quality
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
enthusiasm · liveliness · animation · effervescence · vigor · spirit · verve · zest · charisma · magnetism
coziness
Comfortable warm intimacy
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- genialityWarmth of manner
- cordialitySincere friendly warmth
affection · tenderness · kindness · benevolence · friendliness · welcome · hospitality · sincerity · compassion · gentleness
spokes
Rods connecting hub to rim
spines · tendrils · ripples · concentric · hub · center · spread · fan · extend · diverge
radiatesabsorbs
Takes in fully
takes in · soaks up · receives · conducts · assimilates
- background radiationResidual energy from early universe
- X-ray radiationShort-wavelength electromagnetic emission
- nuclear radiationEnergy from atomic decay
- UV radiationInvisible high-energy light waves
- radiation poisoningHarm from radioactive exposure
- radiation dosesAmounts of absorbed rays
radiate, radiation, radiator, radiating, radiators, radiated, irradiate, irradiation, irradiated