Definition

In a way that produces or reflects light; brightly or glowingly.

Example

The stars shone luminously in the night sky.

Conversation

Did you see the stars last night?

Yes, they were shining so luminously!

I love when the sky looks that beautiful.

Me too! It makes the night feel so magical.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Luminously → It is formed from "lumin" (from Latin "lumen", meaning light) and "-ously" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word "luminously" means characterized by or full of light.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('lumen') and remember that 'luminously' describes something that is full of light.

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