The radiant sun smiled down upon the earth.
Meaning: The sun was shining brightly and warmly down on the earth.
Choice of Words: Radiant means shining brightly, sun is the star at the center of our solar system, and smiled suggests a friendly, warm expression. Earth is the planet we live on. This sentence personifies the sun, giving it human-like qualities, and creates a cheerful, positive image.
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