STARDUST Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word stardust. (close relations)
Definition of STARDUST
Best Alternative Words for STARDUST
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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 | ||||||||
glisten | verbv | |||||||
noun • the quality of shining with a bright reflected light verb • be shiny, as if wet | ||||||||
glitter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the quality of shining with a bright reflected light • the occurrence of a small flash or spark verb • be shiny, as if wet | ||||||||
luminescence | nounn | |||||||
noun • light not due to incandescence; occurs at low temperatures • light from nonthermal sources | ||||||||
luminosity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
scintillation | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle • a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash • a brilliant display of wit • the quality of shining with a bright reflected light • the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight | ||||||||
sheen | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the visual property of something that shines with reflected light | ||||||||
shimmer | verbv | |||||||
noun • a weak and tremulous light verb • shine with a weak or fitful light • give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk | ||||||||
sparkle | verbv | |||||||
noun • merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance • the occurrence of a small flash or spark • the quality of shining with a bright reflected light verb • reflect brightly • be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity • emit or produce sparks • become bubbly or frothy or foaming | ||||||||
twinkle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash • merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance verb • gleam or glow intermittently • emit or reflect light in a flickering manner | ||||||||
cosmic dust | nounn | |||||||
noun • clouds of particles or gases occurring throughout interstellar space |