Antonyms for luminous

Grammar : Adj

Spell : loo-muh-nuhs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlu mə nəs

Definition 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

Synonyms for luminous

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