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luminously

/ˈluː.mɪ.nəs.li/
lu · mi · nous · ly
Adjective:luminous
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• adverb

1

In a manner that radiates or reflects bright, steady, or glowing light.

Example

"The full moon shone luminously across the calm surface of the midnight lake."

2

In an exceptionally clear, enlightening, or easily understood way; with intellectual brilliance.

Example

"She writes luminously about complex philosophical questions, making them accessible to general readers."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'luminous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Latin 'luminosus' (full of light), from 'lumen' (light).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Luminously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/luminously
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