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luminous

[loo-muh-nuhs] / ˈlu mə nəs /
ADJECTIVE
bright, glowing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brilliant incandescent lucid lustrous radiant shining translucent vivid
WEAK
beaming clear crystal effulgent fulgent illuminated lambent lighted lit lucent luminescent refulgent resplendent transparent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cloudy dark dim dull gloomy
WEAK
obscure unclear unintelligible vague
ADJECTIVE
obvious, understandable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bright brilliant lucid
WEAK
apprehensible clear comprehendible comprehensible evident fathomable graspable intelligible knowable perspicacious perspicuous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cloudy dark dull gloomy murky normal obscure stupid typical unaware unintelligent
WEAK
dim unclear unintelligible vague

Example Sentences

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The installation ends with two vigorous Frankenthalers from 1961 and 1977, dramas enacted by disembodied pools of luminous hues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

But it’s Noble’s luminous way with Shakespeare, supported by an inspired company of redoubtable actresses, that redeems this production.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

A luminous outline of Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores loomed over Caracas against the night sky in January.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Quasars, first identified in the 1960s, rank among the most luminous objects known.

From Science Daily • Dec. 27, 2025

Her eyes were huge behind her glasses, luminous even.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.