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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈluːmənəs/ · UK /ˈluːmɪnəs/
luminous means: Very bright or full of light.
adjective
VERY BRIGHTB2
Very bright or full of light.
- The sky was luminous at sunset.
- Her luminous eyes caught his attention.
- The painting uses luminous colors.
GIVING LIGHTB2
Giving off light, so that it can be seen in darkness.
- The watch has a luminous dial.
- Luminous paint makes the numbers visible at night.
- We followed the luminous signs through the dark hallway.
CLEAR EXPLANATIONC2
Very clear and helpful in making a subject easy to understand.
- She gave a luminous explanation of the poem.
- His luminous prose makes difficult ideas accessible.
- The book offers a luminous account of the discovery.
Questions about luminous
What does luminous mean?
Very bright or full of light.
What is luminous in other languages?
Türkçe: parlak · Español: luminoso · Français: lumineux · Deutsch: leuchtend · Italiano: luminoso · 日本語: 明るい
How do you pronounce luminous?
In American English /ˈluːmənəs/; in British English /ˈluːmɪnəs/.
How do you use luminous in a sentence?
The sky was luminous at sunset. Her luminous eyes caught his attention.
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