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luminous

adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usevery common/ɫu.mi.ˈno.zu/lu·mi·no·so

Definitions

2
1

Emitting or reflecting light; full of light; bright.

Usage examples

The luminous dial of the watch glowed in the dark.
The room was luminous with morning sunlight.

Common combinations

luminous intensityluminous signluminous paintluminous sky
2

Figuratively, clear, enlightening, or intellectually brilliant.

Usage examples

She gave a luminous explanation of the complex theory.
His work is a luminous contribution to the field.

Common combinations

luminous exampleluminous idea