word
luminous
LOO-mih-nus
ˈluːmɪnəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
luminous
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Dictionary meaning
Emitting light, especially without heat; full of light; bright.
History and origin
Latin — 'lumen' (light).
Examples
- The manuscript was decorated with luminous gold leaf that still shines after five centuries.
Common mispronunciations
LOO-min-usLOO-mee-nus
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