Synonyms of luminescence

luminescence

noun

ˌlü-mə-ˈne-sᵊn(t)s 

as in glow

the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible

we could see inside the cave even without a flashlight because of the luminescence coming from some of the fungus on the walls

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glow
• glare
• light
• gleam
• illumination
• fluorescence
• glint
• sunlight
• radiance
• beam
• incandescence
• blaze
• moonlight
• flare
• twinkle
• glimmer
• flash
• scintillation
• shine
• shimmer
• ray
• reflection
• sparkle
• sunshine
• glitter
• daylight
• aurora
• halo
• stream
• sheen
• streak
• luster
• shaft
• aureole
• gloss
• sunbeam
• polish
• afterglow
• glisten

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• night
• darkness
• dark
• dusk
• blackness
• shadow
• gloom
• dimness
• duskiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of luminescence

Regardless, string lights like these instantly create warmth, ambiance, and luminescence. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026

Clients will book anytime during Oscars week, with some coming to see her the day before or even day of without risk of redness or downtime due to specific techniques that maximize luminescence without any downtime. — Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 15 Mar. 2026

Fire Horse flavors are amped up with a double blessing and an extra oomph of chili heat and citrusy luminescence all served family-style to emphasize togetherness. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026

Auroras are light shows that happen when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field, while airglow is luminescence caused by chemical reactions high in the atmosphere. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 21 Nov. 2025