luminous

• Qui émet ou réfléchit de la lumière, souvent avec éclat ou brillance. Peut aussi qualifier une couleur très claire ou un aspect radieux.

Describes something that emits or reflects light, often glowing or shining brightly.

1. Emitting lightB2formal

   Giving off light; bright or shining.

   Émettant de la lumière

   • The luminous stars filled the night sky.
   • She wore a luminous watch that glowed in the dark.
   • The room was lit by a single luminous lamp.

   Synonymesbeamingbrighteffulgentglowingincandescentlucentluminescentradiantrefulgentshining

   Antonymesblackdarkdimdullgloomy

2. Intelligent or brilliantC1formal

   Used figuratively to describe someone who is exceptionally bright, intelligent, or insightful.

   Brillant, lumineux (au sens figuré)

   • He gave a luminous lecture on quantum physics.
   • Her luminous mind solved the complex equation quickly.
   • The author's luminous prose captivated the audience.

   Synonymesbrightbrilliantclearheadedeffulgentillustriousincandescentinsightfullucidradiantshining

   Antonymesdimdullstupid