luminous
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈluːmɪnəs/
adj
Etymology: Borrowed from Middle French lumineus, from Latin lūminōsus.
- Emitting light; glowing brightly; shining.
“The moon, which had been slowly ascending, now shone through an open space between the trees; and the rippling waters of the brook gave back her light in luminous vibrations.”
“The bonfire in his heart made luminous the rose-tan in his cheek.”
- Brightly illuminated.
- Clear; enlightening; easy to understand.
“a luminous explanation”