Synonyms of luminance

luminance

noun

ˈlü-mə-nən(t)s 

1

as in glare

brightness created by light reflected from a surface

the emerald had a pure, icy green luminance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glare
• glow
• gleam
• glint
• lustre
• gloss
• sheen
• shine
• illumination
• luster
• polish
• shimmer
• sparkle
• irradiation
• luminosity
• twinkle
• luminescence
• burnish
• blink
• glaze
• flicker
• radiance
• brilliance
• glimmer
• glisten
• iridescence
• finish
• radiancy
• refulgence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dimness
• flatness
• dulness
• dullness
• drabness
• dirtiness
• grayness
• paleness
• dinginess
• cloudiness
• gloom
• obscurity
• murkiness
• somberness
• obscureness

2

as in brightness

the quality or state of having or giving off light

the landscapes of the French painter Claude Lorraine have a unique luminance that no other artist has quite captured

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brightness
• brilliancy
• brilliance
• lightness
• illumination
• luminosity
• lustre
• glow
• radiance
• light
• glare
• effulgence
• luminousness
• luster
• dazzle
• candor
• glint
• splendor
• flicker
• lambency
• refulgence
• fluorescence
• luminescence
• gleam
• lustrousness
• incandescence
• flame
• blaze
• twinkle
• flash
• sheen
• shimmer
• flare
• gloss
• fire
• glimmer
• scintillation
• sparkle
• shininess
• polish
• shine
• glitter
• burnish
• glisten

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blackness
• darkness
• dark
• dulness
• dullness
• dimness
• duskiness
• cloudiness
• gloominess
• somberness
• haziness
• obscurity
• murkiness
• grayness
• paleness
• colorlessness
• obscureness
• shadowiness
• shadiness
• lackluster

Examples of luminance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rotating snake illusion is an example of a peripheral drift induced by repeating, asymmetric luminance patterns. —Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2024

As a result, the [Mini LED / Micro LED] emissive displays demonstrate the best quality HDR preference for high luminance with high efficiency. —Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 28 Apr. 2023

With high luminance, linkability, and easy installation, Commercial Electric’s Integrated Heavy Duty Utility LED Shop Light is our pick for the best overhead garage lighting. —Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2023

Opt for soft white bulbs with a low color temperature and luminance. —Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 13 Sep. 2023