luminous

Definition

Emitting, reflecting, or filled with light; shining brightly or glowing. Can also describe something intellectually brilliant or spiritually enlightened.

Example Usage

The luminous jellyfish drifted through the dark ocean depths, casting an eerie glow around itself.

Origin

From Latin 'luminosus,' derived from 'lumen,' meaning 'light.'

Fun Fact

The term 'luminous intensity' is a precise scientific measurement used in photometry to quantify the brightness of light sources.

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