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/ˈluːmɪnəs/ · lu·mi·nous
adjective
  1. Emitting light; glowing brightly. The firefly's luminous abdomen glowed in the dark forest.
  2. Brightly illuminated. The luminous cityscape was a sight to behold at night.
Did you know? The term 'luminous' is often used in scientific contexts to describe materials that emit light, such as glow sticks or certain types of rocks.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026