luminous
adjectiveHow many syllables in luminous?
There are 3 syllables in the word luminous.Divide luminous into syllables:
lu · mi · nous
How to pronounce luminous:
Definition of luminous:
- luminous (adjective):
- luminescent
- softly bright or radiant.
- emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
Synonyms for luminous:
beaming
bedazzling
blazing
blinding
bright
brilliant
burning
candescent
clear
dazzling
effulgent
fiery
flaming
flashing
flickering
fulgent
gleaming
glistening
glittering
glowing
illuminated
incandescent
lambent
lighted
lit
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Antonyms for luminous:
ashen
ashy
bad
black
bland
blank
boring
cloudy
coarse
colorless
colourless
confused
cool
dark
dim
dimmed
dingy
drab
dreary
drudging
dry
dull
dusky
dusty
faded
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