luminous

adjective
/ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Meaning

Emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining brightly.
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant

Example Sentences

The luminous stars lit up the night sky.

The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.

Example Expressions

luminous beauty

Synonyms

bright, radiant, glowing, shining, brilliant
Entry 1
bright, radiant, glowing, shining, brilliant
Entry 2
bright, shining, glowing, radiant

Antonyms

dim, dark, dull, shadowy
Entry 1
dim, dark, dull
Entry 2
dark, dim, dull, shadowy

Collocations

luminous glow, luminous paint, luminous stars, luminous eyes, luminous display
Entry 1
luminous glow, luminous paint, luminous stars, luminous eyes
Entry 2
luminous paint, luminous glow, luminous display

Related Vocabularies

coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
related to water; living or growing in water
having or showing courage and determination
Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.
Permitted by law; relating to the law.

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