LUMINOUSNESS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word luminousness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for LUMINOUSNESS
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| brightness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white • intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty • the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| brilliance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted • the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand • unusual mental ability | ||||||||
| effulgence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light | ||||||||
| glimmer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a flash of light (especially reflected light) • a slight suggestion or vague understanding verb • shine brightly, like a star or a light | ||||||||
| glow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an alert and refreshed state • light from nonthermal sources • the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised • a feeling of considerable warmth • a steady even light without flames • the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface • an appearance of reflected light verb • emit a steady even light without flames • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • shine intensely, as if with heat • be exuberant or high-spirited • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion | ||||||||
| luster | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quality that outshines the usual • the visual property of something that shines with reflected light • a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain | ||||||||
| radiance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface • the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light • an attractive combination of good health and happiness | ||||||||
| sheen | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the visual property of something that shines with reflected light | ||||||||
| shine | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light verb • be bright by reflecting or casting light • emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light • be shiny, as if wet • be distinguished or eminent • be clear and obvious • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • throw or flash the light of (a lamp) • touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion • make (a surface) shine | ||||||||
| luminance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | ||||||||
| luminosity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | ||||||||
| brightness level | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | ||||||||
