ray of light

Thân thiện

A single ray of light shines through the clouds onto a calm sea.

Definition

Noun A narrow beam of light, typically one that appears to radiate from a bright source. It often refers to a visible line or column of light, such as sunlight breaking through clouds or light from a lamp or beacon.

Usage

The phrase "ray of light" is used to describe a physical beam of light. It is a countable noun. * A single ray of light pierced the darkness of the cave. * The morning sun sent rays of light through the window.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Meaning (Hope or Inspiration): Very commonly, "ray of light" is used metaphorically to signify a small sign of hope, comfort, or positivity in a difficult or dark situation.
  • The good news from the doctor was a ray of light during a very worrying time.
  • Her kindness was the only ray of light in his otherwise gloomy day.

Variants and Related Words

• Ray (noun): The core component, meaning a narrow beam of light or radiation.
  • The sun's rays warmed the sand.
• Sunbeam (noun): A ray of sunlight.
  • The cat slept in the sunbeam on the floor.
• Shaft of light (noun phrase): A near-synonym, often implying a more solid, defined column of light.
  • A shaft of light fell from the high window.

Synonyms

• Beam of light
• Shaft of light
• Sunbeam (specifically for sunlight)

Idioms and Phrases

• A ray of sunshine: An idiom very similar to the figurative use of "ray of light," describing a person or thing that brings cheerfulness and happiness.
  • Her optimistic daughter is a real ray of sunshine.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a column of light (as from a beacon)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• beam
• beam of light
• light beam
• ray
• shaft
• shaft of light
• irradiation