Luminous (adjective)

  1. Giving out light, especially steady light; shining.
  2. Bright and radiating light.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin luminosus, from lumen "light".

Examples:

  1. The star was so luminous that it was visible from Earth.
  2. The watch had a luminous dial, making it easy to read in the dark.
  3. The painting was so luminous that it seemed to glow.
  4. The room was painted with a luminous paint to make it bright.
  5. The moon was luminous on the clear night sky.
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