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Meaning of luminous
The primary meaning of "luminous" is giving off light, typically in the form of rays or a glow.
Etymology of luminous
The word "luminous" comes from the Latin "luminosus", meaning giving off light, which is derived from "lumen", meaning light
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe objects or substances that give off light
Synonyms
radiant
glowing
shiny
bright
resplendent
dazzling
sparkling
luminous
beaming
gleaming
lustrous
incandescent
effulgent
refulgent
coruscating
scintillating
shimmering
glimmering
glittering
flashing
fulgent
irradiant
phosphorescent
lambent
lucent
candescent
auroral
celestial
heavenly
ethereal
Definitions
- Giving off light, typically in the form of rays or a glow
- * Full of light, filled with light
- * Glowing with light, radiant
Usage Examples
- The luminous moon cast a silver glow over the landscape
- * The fireworks exploded in a luminous display of color and light
- * The luminous paint glowed brightly in the dark