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luminous

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈluːmɪnəs/

adj

Etymology: Borrowed from Middle French lumineus, from Latin lūminōsus.

  1. 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.

  2. Brightly illuminated.
  3. Clear; enlightening; easy to understand.

    a luminous explanation