Synonyms of luminosity

luminosity

noun

ˌlü-mə-ˈnä-sə-tē 

as in brightness

the quality or state of having or giving off light

the luminosity of the fireflies made for an enchanting nighttime show

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of luminosity

Rossi treated the paint surface, meanwhile, by removing oxidized varnish, decayed retouching, and incoherent integrations and additions, allowing viewers to appreciate the luminosity of Fra Angelico’s palette and the precision of his gilding. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Last but not least, the brand uses an exclusive cryo tangerine complex that enhances luminosity for a soft, coveted glow. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

Even as summer temperatures linger, the rapid shift in solar luminosity signals a turn toward autumn. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The consensus was to focus first on upgrading the LHC to increase its luminosity—the number of collisions per second—rather than immediately beginning to build a successor. — Florencia Canelli, Scientific American, 1 July 2026