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luminous

🇬🇧 UK/'lu:minәs/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLC1

Definitions

adj.

Emitting or reflecting light; glowing brightly; clear and easy to understand

发光的,明亮的;清晰易懂的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
luminlight, brightness
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=luminous

Common Collocations

  • 1.[luminous/glowing/radiant] [skin/face][光亮/闪闪发光/灿烂]的[皮肤/脸]
  • 2.[luminous/brilliant] insight/idea[清晰/出色]的洞察/想法
  • 3.luminous [paint/dial/markers]发光的[油漆/刻度盘/标记]

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her luminous skin glowed in the spotlight.

  • 2.

    The author's luminous insights transformed our understanding.

  • 3.

    The watch face has luminous numbers for night visibility.

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