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LUMINOUS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word luminous. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word luminous. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LUMINOUS

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radiant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• radiating or as if radiating light

shining
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

adjective satellite

• marked by exceptional merit

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• reflecting light

beaming
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• cheerful and bright

• pleased and proud

• radiating or as if radiating light

bright
adjectiveadj
adjective

• emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

• not made dim or less bright

adverb

• with brightness

adjective satellite

• having strong or striking color

• characterized by quickness and ease in learning

• having lots of light either natural or artificial

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• splendid

• clear and sharp and ringing

• characterized by happiness or gladness

• likely to turn out well in the future

brilliant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of surpassing excellence

• having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence

• characterized by grandeur

• having strong or striking color

• full of light; shining intensely

• clear and sharp and ringing

gleaming
adjectiveadj
noun

• a flash of light (especially reflected light)

• an appearance of reflected light

adjective satellite

• bright with a steady but subdued shining

glowing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

adjective satellite

• highly enthusiastic

incandescent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• emitting light as a result of being heated

• characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance

light
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of comparatively little physical weight or density

• (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

• of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment

• not great in degree or quantity or number

• psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

• characterized by or emitting light

• of little intensity or power or force

• (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average

noun

• a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

• (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

• any device serving as a source of illumination

• a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

• the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

• an illuminated area

• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

• the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures

• a person regarded very fondly

• having abundant light or illumination

• mental understanding as an enlightening experience

• merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

• public awareness

• a visual warning signal

• a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

adverb

• with few burdens

adjective satellite

• (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

• easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned

• (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• moving easily and quickly; nimble

• demanding little effort; not burdensome

• weak and likely to lose consciousness

• very thin and insubstantial

• marked by temperance in indulgence

• less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

• having little importance

• intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound

• silly or trivial

• designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

• having relatively few calories

• (of sleep) easily disturbed

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

verb

• introduce light into

• begin to smoke

• to come to rest, settle

• cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

• fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed

• alight from (a horse)

• start or maintain a fire in

luminiferous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Producing or transmitting light; luminous.

lighted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• set afire or burning

adjective satellite

• provided with artificial light

aglow
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• softly bright or radiant

lambent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• softly bright or radiant

lucent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• softly bright or radiant

Best Hypernyms For LUMINOUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for luminous, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
bright brilliant glowing incandescent radiant shining

Alternatives for RADIANT

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