luminous
Pronunciation: /ˈluːmɪnəs/
The English word “luminous” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Emitting light; glowing brightly; shining.
- Brightly illuminated.
- Clear; enlightening; easy to understand.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French lumineus, from Latin lūminōsus.
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