Definition of rayonnant in English:
rayonnant
adjective ʀɛjɔnɑ̃ˌreɪjɒˈnɒ̃
Relating to or denoting a French style of Gothic architecture prevalent from c.1230 to c.1350, characterized by distinctive rose windows.
Example sentencesExamples
- The Sainte-Chapelle is a superb example of the Rayonnant style in Gothic architecture.
- Rayonnant Gothic is a type of Gothic that originated around the court of saint-Louis (Louis IX of France).
Origin
French, literally 'radiating', from the pattern of radiating lights in the windows.