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rayonnant

/ˌreɪɒˈnɒ̃/

Meanings
adjective
Darting forth rays like those of the sun.

Examples :

"The child's face, dusted with glitter from the art project, was rayonnant with joy after receiving praise from her teacher. "
appearance energy nature

Related Words

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rays noun

/ɹeɪz/

A beam of light or radiation.

"I saw a ray of light through the clouds."

Illustration project

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

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those pronoun

/ðəʊz/ /ðoʊz/

(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.

"He went home, and after that I never saw him again."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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forth adverb

/fɔːθ/ /fɔɹθ/

Forward in time, place or degree.

"The meeting will take place tomorrow forth. "

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glitter noun

/ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/

A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.

"The Christmas lights created a beautiful glitter in the dark. "

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receiving verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

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child noun

/t͡ʃaɪld/

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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darting verb

/ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːrtn̩/

To throw with a sudden effort or thrust; to hurl or launch.

"The child, excited about recess, was darting paper airplanes out the classroom window when the teacher wasn't looking. "

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dusted verb

/ˈdʌstɪd/

To remove dust from.

"The cleaning lady needs a stool to dust the cupboard."

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praise noun

/pɹeɪz/

Commendation; favourable representation in words

"The teacher gave the student praise for her excellent essay. "