LUMINOSITIES Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

luminosity

noun

ˌlü-mə-ˈnä-sə-tē

Definition of luminosity

as in brightness

the quality or state of having or giving off light the luminosity of the fireflies made for an enchanting nighttime show

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Recent Examples of luminosity The top is a thick slab of sandblasted acrylic that lends the surface a serene luminosity. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for luminosity

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Noun

Lasting less than 60 days and consisting of two 5-day blasts, this episode saw a doubling of the X-ray brightness of the AGN at the heart of NGC 1275.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
My test unit's IPS screen is well-suited to office work, with enough brightness for most environments and complete coverage of the sRGB color space.

— Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

Greatest brilliancy marks the sweet spot between the two, when Venus' apparent size and shrinking phase combine to give us the greatest apparent area of illuminated Venus in our sky.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of brilliancy

Noun

Optimism is a key theme, expressed through color, embellishment, interesting fabrics and prints, alongside a new sense of lightness designed for the realities of summer.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The show set, which was a recreation of a cityscape with futuristic cars hovering over the runway, was a collaboration with set designer James Chinlund that contrasted with the lightness of the collection.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of lightness

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