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luminousProducing or reflecting bright light; shining or glowing, especially in the dark. Can also describe something intellectually brilliant or inspiring.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Producing or reflecting bright light; shining or glowing, especially in the dark. Can also describe something intellectually brilliant or inspiring.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Korean meaning: 빛나는, 광채가 나는, 밝은

Korean pronunciation: 루-미-너스 (강세: 루)

Example Sentences

  • My glow-in-the-dark pajamas are so luminous that my roommate thinks I'm a ghost at 3 AM.
  • The luminous face of his watch helped him find the bathroom in the dark.
  • The luminous jellyfish in the aquarium looked like floating disco balls.

luminous

ADJECTIVE

//ˈluː.mɪ.nəs//

Producing or reflecting bright light; shining or glowing, especially in the dark. Can also describe something intellectually brilliant or inspiring.

luminous concept
💡 Concept

Producing or reflecting bright light; shining or glowing, especially in the dark. Can also describe something intellectually brilliant or inspiring.

luminous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The voluminous gown glows luminous and glamorous!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootlumin
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Latin 'lumen' meaning light or lamp. Ancient Romans used this word to describe the brightness of torches and oil lamps that illuminated their homes and streets.

🎵Rhyme

numerousvoluminousbituminous

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My glow-in-the-dark pajamas are so luminous that my roommate thinks I'm a ghost at 3 AM.

The luminous face of his watch helped him find the bathroom in the dark.

😄 Fun example

The luminous jellyfish in the aquarium looked like floating disco balls.

Her luminous personality made everyone feel comfortable at the meeting.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

brightradiantglowingbrilliantshining

Antonyms

dimdark

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