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luminous

/ˈluːmɪnəs/adjective

Giving off light; glowing brightly.

Example sentences

  • “The children's watches have luminous hands you can read at night.”
  • “A luminous full moon hung over the quiet village.”

Also used figuratively for writing, skin, or a performance with an unusual glow of clarity and beauty.

Featured as word of the day on July 22, 2026.

Synonyms for luminous

  • glowing
  • radiant
  • shining
  • bright

Antonyms

  • dark
  • dull

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