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Meaning of luminosity
The primary meaning of "luminosity" is the quality of giving off light.
Etymology of luminosity
The word "luminosity" originates from the Latin "luminosus," meaning "glowing" or "full of light," which is derived from "lumen," meaning "light"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the quality of giving off light
Synonyms
brightness
radiance
glow
light
luminousness
brilliance
resplendence
splendor
dazzle
sparkle
shine
sheen
luster
beam
glare
shimmer
glimmer
flash
gleam
glitter
sparkle
effulgence
incandescence
refulgence
coruscation
scintillation
irradiance
intensity
vividness
clarity
distinctness
visibility
perceptibility
illumination
irradiation
Definitions
- The quality of giving off light, typically in the form of rays or a glow
- * The measure of the amount of light emitted by a star or other celestial object
- * The intensity of light emitted or reflected by a surface
Usage Examples
- The luminosity of the full moon illuminated the night sky
- * The star's luminosity is measured by its absolute magnitude
- * The luminosity of the painting is enhanced by the use of bright colors
Antonyms
darkness
gloom
murk
dimness
faintness
obscurity
dullness
somberness
shadow
shade
blackness
bleakness
desolation
dreariness
gloominess
dullness
lackluster
matness
flatness
heaviness
opacity
opaqueness