Luminous

Pronunciation: /ˈluːmɪnəs/

Definitions of luminous

adjective describing a quality of brightness, light, or brilliance

Example Sentences

A1 The moon was luminous in the night sky.

A2 The luminous glow of the fireflies lit up the garden.

B1 The luminous stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.

B2 The artist used luminous paint to create a stunning masterpiece.

C1 The luminous aura of the room gave it a magical feel.

C2 Her luminous smile could light up a room.

Examples of luminous in a Sentence

formal The luminous chandelier cast a soft glow over the elegant ballroom.

informal Her luminous smile lit up the room.

slang That new highlighter is so luminous, it's blinding!

figurative The artist's words were as luminous as the colors on his canvas.

Grammatical Forms of luminous

• past tense: luminous
• plural: luminous
• comparative: more luminous
• superlative: most luminous
• present tense: luminous
• future tense: will be luminous
• perfect tense: have been luminous
• continuous tense: being luminous
• singular: luminous
• positive degree: luminous
• infinitive: to be luminous
• gerund: luminously
• participle: luminous

Origin and Evolution of luminous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'luminous' originated from the Latin word 'luminosus' which is derived from 'lumen' meaning light.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something emitting or reflecting light, the word 'luminous' has evolved to also signify brightness, clarity, and intelligence.