luminous

Intermediate

/ˈluːmənəs/

adjective
Bright, shining

luminous in a sentence

  • “The luminous stars in the night sky were mesmerizing.”
  • “I saw the cat's luminous eyes in my car's headlights.”
  • “A watch with a luminous dial.”
  • “The room was luminous with sunlight.”

What does “luminous” mean?

luminous (adjective) means bright, shining. It is pronounced /ˈluːmənəs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "luminous" mean?
luminous (adjective) means: Bright, shining
How do you pronounce "luminous"?
"luminous" is pronounced /ˈluːmənəs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "luminous" in a sentence?
Here is "luminous" used in a sentence: The luminous stars in the night sky were mesmerizing.

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