Meaning of luminous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈlumənəs/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   luminous

   Definitions

   1. softly bright or radiant

   Examples

   • « a house aglow with lights »
   • « glowing embers »
   • « lambent tongues of flame »
   • « the lucent moon »
   • « a sky luminous with stars »

   Synonyms

   • bright