luminous

/ˈluːmɪnəs/adjective

Giving off light; glowing brightly.

Example sentence

“The children's watches have luminous hands you can read at night.”

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.

Related words

lunchA fairly light meal eaten in the middle of the day, especially when it is not the day's main meal.lullA quiet spell or short break in activity.lureA thing that draws people in, usually by promising some pleasure or reward.luggageThe suitcases and bags a traveller uses to carry their belongings.lurkTo hide and wait quietly, often in order to attack by surprise.ludicrousSo foolish or absurd that it seems laughable.