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Grammar : Adj
Spell : loo-muh-nuhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlu mə nəs

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Définition of luminous

Origin :
  • early 15c., "full of light," from Latin luminosus "shining, full of light," from lumen (genitive luminis) "light," related to lucere "to shine" (see light (n.)). Related: Luminously.
  • adj bright, glowing
  • adj obvious, understandable
Example sentences :
  • The bridegroom regarded her with a face that was luminous of delight.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • They were dark, luminous and velvet soft as they watched my struggle.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • He looked back at it only once, and beheld the luminous glow of the campfires.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • That was the soul and secret of our rapid and luminous onward march.
  • Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
  • There was a luminous whiteness in the sky that affected the eyes, as snow does.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • At the door a string of glass globes formed a luminous porch.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • They are full of light, but the light to them has become only a sort of luminous mist or blindness.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • Greta's luminous eyes were peering over the heads of the people that were about her.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • He is often obscure, but has the power to be concise and luminous.
  • Extract from : « The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 2, August, 1863 » by Various
  • Keen eyes, but they were luminous now—an emotion in them sweeping her.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 » by Various

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