Luminous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈluːmɪnəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Luminous is an adjective meaning Emitting light; glowing brightly; shining.
Meaning
Emitting light; glowing brightly; shining.
More Meanings
- Brightly illuminated.
- Clear; enlightening; easy to understand.
Example Sentences
a luminous explanation
The bonfire in his heart made luminous the rose-tan in his cheek.
The moon, which had been slowly ascending, now shone through an open space between the trees; and the rippling waters of the brook gave back her light in luminous vibrations.
When approaching the Laughead household, she claimed to have previously met Charles Laughead and to recently have experienced a mystical dream in which a mysterious, luminous man rescued her from a flood (Williams 1954).
Word Forms
- luminious
Synonyms for luminous
Depending on context, synonyms include beamful, shining, radiant, aglow, alight, beamsome.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lucent, bright, glowing, aglow, lambent, illuminating.
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