ray of light
Sunbeam through clouds
A ray of light is a narrow beam of illumination, whether from the sun breaking through clouds or a flashlight cutting through darkness: A ray of light fell across the dusty floor.
Figuratively, a ray of light is something that offers hope or relief in a difficult situation: Her visit was a ray of light during a dark time.
Shaft of daylight
- moonbeamLight from lunar reflection
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- streakUnbroken series
- gleamFaint reflected light
glint · shimmer · sparkle · glimmer · radiance · glow · shine · flash
Light-splitting optical element
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- refractionWave bending between media
- dispersionScattering across space
- wavelengthSpatial repetition interval
visible light · spectral · violet · indigo · blue · green · yellow · orange
sunbeam
Shaft of daylight
gleam · glint · shimmer · sparkle · glimmer · radiance · glow · shine · flash · flicker
prism
Light-splitting optical element
- rainbowRefracted light arc
- refractionWave bending between media
- dispersionScattering across space
wavelength · visible light · spectral · violet · indigo · blue · green · yellow · orange · red
silver lining
Consolation within misfortune
optimism · breakthrough · inspiration · sign · dawn · blessing · miracle · salvation · renewal · new beginning
ray of lightdark cloud
pall · specter · death knell · black mark · bad omen
ray, rays, beaming, radiate, radiation, radiator, radial, radius, radiating