Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
"The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments."
Emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining brightly.
"The luminous stars lit up the night sky."
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
"She found a lump of sugar in the bowl."
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
"It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm."
Relating to the moon.
"The astronauts collected lunar samples during their mission."
an astronomical event when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon
"We watched the lunar eclipse through telescopes last night."
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
"The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway."
a meal eaten in the middle of the day
"We usually have lunch at 1 p.m."
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
"The mathematician studied the properties of the lune."
Either of the two organs in the chest that are responsible for breathing and exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.
"Smoking can seriously damage your lungs."
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
"He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home."
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
"The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes."
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
"The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts."
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
"The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime."
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
"A stranger lurked in the shadows."
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
"She served a luscious chocolate cake."
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
"The valley was filled with lush green fields."
a very strong sexual desire or an intense craving for something
"His mind was clouded by lust for power."
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
"The diamond had a brilliant luster."
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
"Her hair looked smooth and lustrous."
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
"The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants."
abundant in growth or richly abundant
"The luxuriant forest was teeming with life."
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
"She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day."
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
"They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation."
a state of great comfort or elegance, often involving great expense
"Staying at a five-star hotel is a luxury for most people."
the act of not telling the truth
"He was caught lying about his grades."
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
"The musician played a melody on the lyre."
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
"She memorized every lyric of her favorite song."
