Pronunciation: loo-muh-nuhs
Definition: Luminous describes something that emits or reflects a steady, bright, or radiant light, or something that is highly intelligent, enlightening, or full of insight.
Part of speech: Adjective
Synonyms: radiant, glowing, bright, brilliant, gleaming, shining, resplendent, dazzling, incandescent, enlightening, intelligent
Antonyms: dim, dull, dark, obscure, unilluminated, opaque, ignorant, unintelligent, unenlightening
Example: The full moon was so luminous that it cast a soft glow over the entire landscape.
"Luminous" is commonly used to describe things that emit light, either physically or metaphorically. It can refer to objects that are bright, glowing, or radiant, as well as ideas or individuals that are enlightening or exceptionally intelligent.
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