Luminously: meaning, definitions and examples
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luminously
[ หluห.mษช.nษs.li ]
describing brightness
Luminously refers to the quality of emitting or reflecting light in a bright and radiant manner. It is often used to describe things that shine or glow brightly, such as stars, lamps, or even an aura surrounding a person. This adverb emphasizes the intensity and clarity of light. In literature, it can paint a vivid picture, enhancing the imagery and mood. Luminously can also convey a sense of clarity or brilliance in abstract concepts like ideas or thoughts.
Synonyms
brightly, brilliantly, gorgeously, radiantly, shiningly.
Examples of usage
- The moon shone luminously over the calm lake.
- Her ideas were expressed luminously during the presentation.
- The stars twinkled luminously against the dark sky.
- The artist painted the room luminously with bright colors.
- His smile was luminously infectious, lighting up the entire room.
Translations
Translations of the word "luminously" in other languages:
๐ต๐น luminosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคเฅเคฒเคพ เคคเคฐเฅเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช leuchtend
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara bercahaya
๐บ๐ฆ ััะบัะฐะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ jasno
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท lumineusement
๐ช๐ธ luminosamente
๐น๐ท parlak bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ู ุดุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ jasnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ jasne
๐จ๐ณ ๆไบฎๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ svetlo
๐ฎ๐ธ ljรณslega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัาัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แฌแงแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ parlaq bir ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ luminosamente
Etymology
The word 'luminously' derives from the Latin word 'luminus', which means light. The Latin root is connected to 'lux', meaning brightness or light as well. Over time, the word evolved into Middle English through the Old French 'lumineux' or 'luminus'. The addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly' in English indicates the manner in which something is done. Thus, 'luminously' emerged to describe actions or states that exhibit the quality of light. This term has been used in poetry and prose to evoke vivid imagery and is particularly common in discussions of art, nature, and emotions.