English · Arts & Literature
luminous
/ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/
[/ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/]
glowing or brilliantly clear
Advancedadjective
Definition
Something luminous gives off or reflects light, or shines with brilliance and clarity. Speakers praise a luminous idea or performance.
Example
Her luminous prose lit up the page.
Her luminous prose lit up the page.
Etymology
From Latin 'lumen', meaning light.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for brilliant, glowing ideas, writing, or people.