luminous
adjective
Full of or shedding light; bright and shining, especially in the dark; clearly expressed and easy to understand.
Etymology
From Latin luminosus "full of light," from lumen "light," related to lucere "to shine" and lux "light."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The luminous dial of the watch glowed softly in the darkness."
- 2.
"Her luminous prose made complex ideas accessible to all readers."
- 3.
"Fireflies created luminous trails through the summer evening."
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Fun Fact
Luminous paint was discovered accidentally in 1898 when radium was mixed with zinc sulfide. Early watch painters, called "Radium Girls," suffered radiation poisoning before the dangers were understood.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (L, U, M, I, N, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 10 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "LU" at the start of words.
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