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luminous

5 entries found.

Main Entry:
lu·mi·nous 
          Listen to the pronunciation of luminous
Pronunciation:
\ˈlü-mə-nəs\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin luminosus, from lumin-, lumen
Date:
15th century
1 a: emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light b: of or relating to light or to luminous flux2: bathed in or exposed to steady light <luminous with sunlight>3: clear, enlightening4: shining, illustrious <a luminous film star> <a luminous performance>
synonyms see bright
lu·mi·nous·ly adverb
lu·mi·nous·ness noun


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