Meaning & use

luminous

adjective·Academic

Giving off light, especially a soft, glowing light, or full of light.

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The luminous hands of the clock glowed brightly in the dark bedroom.

Her luminous smile lit up the room the moment she walked in.

A note on using this word

Luminous can describe literal glowing light, like a watch dial, or be used figuratively for someone's expression or talent.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

dulldim

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