Luminously: meaning, definitions and examples

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luminously

 

[ หˆluห.mษช.nษ™s.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luminosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเค•เฅ€เคฒเคพ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช leuchtend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara bercahaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััะบั€ะฐะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jasno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜Žใ‚‹ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lumineusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ luminosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parlak bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุดุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jasnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jasne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Žไบฎๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svetlo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรณslega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒ˜แƒœแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parlaq bir ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,911, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.