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What is another word for Luminous? – 110 Luminous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    radiant glowing shining resplendent dazzling sparkling luminant incandescent radiant beaming glowing shining resplendent dazzling sparkling luminant incandescent bright brilliant luminous glossy lustrous glossy sheeny shiny beamy coruscant fulgent refulgent effulgent

    Meaning of Luminous

    The primary meaning of the word "Luminous" is giving off light, typically in the form of rays or a glow.

    Definitions

    • Giving off light, typically in the form of rays or a glow
    • * Full of or giving out light, typically in the form of rays or a glow
    • * Glowing with light, typically in the form of rays or a glow

    Etymology of Luminous

    The word "Luminous" has its roots in the Latin word "lumen," meaning light
    It entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used to describe objects or substances that give off light

    Example Uses

    • The luminous moon cast a silver glow over the landscape
    • * The firefly's luminous abdomen glowed brightly in the dark
    • * The city's luminous skyline was a sight to behold at night

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    dark dim dull gloomy somber murky obscure opaque nonluminous nonradiant unglowing unshining dull lackluster matte flat subdued muted faint feeble weak nonresplendent nonsparkling