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luminous

adjectivemasculine/feminine/ɫu.mi.ˈno.zu/high

lu·mi·no·so

Definitions

1Emitting or reflecting light; full of light; bright.
The luminous dial of the watch glowed in the dark.
The room was luminous with morning sunlight.
Common collocations
luminous intensityluminous signluminous paintluminous sky
2Figuratively, clear, enlightening, or intellectually brilliant.
She gave a luminous explanation of the complex theory.
His work is a luminous contribution to the field.
Common collocations
luminous exampleluminous idea

Etymology

Do latim 'luminōsus', de 'lumen' (luz).

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