luminous
gb/lˈumənəs/ us/lˈumənəs/
B2
Anglais
~ 6900
világító, fénylő, élénk, ragyogó, világos, közérthető, éleslátó, sugárzó
B2
1
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is luminous / a luminous [noun]
The only light in the room came from his luminous watch.
A szobában az egyetlen fényt a világító órája adta.
We used luminous paint to mark the emergency exits.
A vészkijáratokat világító festékkel jelöltük meg.
From the cabin window, the ship’s luminous instruments glowed softly in the night.
Fish with luminous bodies moved like tiny lanterns through the deep ocean.
The phone’s luminous screen lit up her face in the dark car.
Exemples pédagogiques
The stars were bright and luminous in the night sky.
A csillagok fényesen ragyogtak az éjszakai égbolton.
Her new clock has luminous numbers, so she can see the time in the dark.
Az új óráján világító számok vannak, így sötétben is le tudja olvasni az időt.
They put luminous tape on the stairs for safety.
The jellyfish looked luminous under the water.
He bought a watch with luminous hands.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse "luminous" with "illuminated." "Luminous" describes something that gives off light itself (like luminous paint or a luminous watch face), while "illuminated" describes something that is lit by another light source (for example, an illuminated building lit by spotlights).
Sens
emitting or giving off light
Collocations
luminous watch
|luminous dial
|luminous paint
|luminous screen
|luminous stars
|luminous signage
Synonymes
glowing (Suggests a soft, steady light, often in the dark.)
|
radiant (Emphasizes strong, shining light; slightly more formal or literary.)
Antonymes
dark (Describes the absence of light.)
|
dim (Describes very low light or weak brightness.)
Thèmes
science
|nature
|technology
Définition
Giving off light, especially in the dark.
Emitting light, especially in darkness, either by its own power or because it has absorbed light.
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
a luminous [color] / a luminous [adjective] [noun]
The artist used luminous blues and greens to paint the sea.
A művész ragyogó kék és zöld árnyalatokkal festette meg a tengert.
She wore a luminous yellow dress that stood out in every photo.
Élénksárga ruhát viselt, amely minden fotón kitűnt.
The ad banner was printed in luminous colors to catch people’s attention.
The jellyfish glowed with a luminous purple light in the aquarium tank.
Under the black light, the posters turned a strange, luminous green.
Exemples pédagogiques
He bought a jacket in luminous orange for cycling.
Világító narancssárga kabátot vett kerékpározáshoz.
The room was full of paintings with luminous colors.
A szoba tele volt ragyogó színű festményekkel.
Her eyes looked a deep, luminous blue.
The sign is printed in luminous red letters.
They chose a luminous green for the game logo.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use "light" when they mean "luminous" for strong, glowing colors. "Light blue" means a pale blue, not very strong, while "luminous blue" means an intense, almost glowing blue.
Sens
extremely bright or vivid in color
Collocations
luminous green
|luminous blue
|luminous colors
|luminous fabric
|luminous screen
|luminous makeup
Synonymes
vivid (Stresses strong, intense color; not always suggesting a glow.)
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brilliant (Emphasizes high brightness and intensity of color.)
Antonymes
dull (Describes colors that are not bright or intense.)
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faded (Describes colors that have lost their strength or brightness over time.)
Thèmes
art
|fashion
|description
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Very bright and strong in color, almost like it is glowing.
Extremely bright, strong, or vivid in color or appearance, often in a way that seems to glow.
C1
FORMAL
3
Schéma d’usage :
a luminous [idea/explanation/mind/work]
Her lecture on climate change was so luminous that even beginners could follow every point.
Az éghajlatváltozásról tartott előadása annyira világos és közérthető volt, hogy még a kezdők is minden pontját követni tudták.
The book offers a luminous analysis of modern politics.
A könyv éleslátó elemzést nyújt a modern politikáról.
He had a luminous mind and could explain complex theories in simple words.
Critics praised the film for its luminous storytelling and emotional depth.
In a few luminous sentences, she captured exactly how the community felt.
Exemples pédagogiques
The teacher gave a luminous explanation of the problem.
A tanár világos magyarázatot adott a problémára.
She is known for her luminous writing about science.
Közérthető tudományos írásairól ismert.
His questions showed a luminous and curious mind.
This article is short but very luminous and clear.
The book is full of luminous ideas.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes think "luminous" only means "bright with light." In academic or formal writing, it can also describe ideas, writing, or thinking that are very clear and intelligent. In these cases, do not use it to talk about physical light.
Sens
extremely clear or intellectually bright
Collocations
luminous prose
|luminous explanation
|luminous insight
|luminous mind
|luminous essay
Synonymes
lucid (Focuses on clearness and easy understanding; slightly more common in this sense.)
|
brilliant (Stresses very high intelligence or creativity.)
Antonymes
obscure (Describes language or ideas that are hard to understand.)
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confused (Describes thinking or explanation that is unclear or disorganized.)
Thèmes
education
|communication
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Very clear and intelligent, especially about ideas or explanations.
Exceptionally clear, intelligent, or easy to understand, especially in thinking, writing, or explanation.
C1
LITERARY
4
Schéma d’usage :
a luminous [face/sky/eyes/smile]
Her eyes were luminous with tears as she thanked the crowd.
Könnyektől fénylő szemmel mondott köszönetet a tömegnek.
The city lay under a luminous sky as the sun slowly set.
A város fénylő égbolt alatt terült el, ahogy a nap lassan lenyugodott.
A single candle gave the room a soft, luminous glow.
The actor’s luminous smile lit up the entire stage.
Mist rose from the lake, turning the landscape into a pale, luminous dream.
Exemples pédagogiques
Her face was luminous with joy.
Az arca ragyogott az örömtől.
The sky was a pale, luminous pink in the morning.
Reggel az ég halványan fénylő rózsaszín volt.
He smiled, his eyes luminous in the dark room.
The clouds had a soft, luminous edge around them.
The painting shows a quiet, luminous garden at night.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse this literary sense in everyday speech. In casual conversation, words like "bright" or "shining" are more natural. Use "luminous" here mainly in writing or more poetic description.
Sens
softly shining or radiant in beauty
Collocations
luminous eyes
|luminous face
|luminous smile
|luminous sky
|luminous glow
Synonymes
radiant (Very close in meaning; often used for happy faces or beauty.)
|
lustrous (Suggests a smooth, shining surface, often for hair or eyes; more literary.)
Antonymes
dull (Describes a lack of shine, light, or liveliness.)
|
gloomy (Suggests darkness or sadness, the opposite of a bright, radiant look.)
Thèmes
literature
|emotions
|appearance
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Softly bright and full of gentle light, often used for faces, eyes, or the sky.
Softly shining or radiant, often used to describe a person’s face, eyes, or a scene that appears full of gentle light or beauty.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
luminous
API
GB/lˈumənəs/
US/lˈumənəs/
Syllabes et accentuation
lu - min - ous (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (lu)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: luminous
Famille de mots
Core family
luminosity
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
luminescent
adjective
luminescence
noun
Expressions
luminous paint
1/lˈumənəs pˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase
paint that glows in the dark
Paint that absorbs light and then glows in the dark, so you can see it without another light.
Exemples
- They used luminous paint to mark the edges of the steps.
- The stars on the child’s ceiling were made with luminous paint and shone at night.
luminous prose
1/lˈumənəs pɹˈoʊz/
fixed phrase
formal
exceptionally clear, beautiful writing
Writing that is very clear, intelligent, and beautiful to read.
Exemples
- The novel is known for its luminous prose and quiet emotional power.
- Critics praised the essay’s luminous prose, calling it both precise and moving.
luminous skin
1/lˈumənəs skˈɪn/
fixed phrase
smooth, healthy, glowing skin
Skin that looks very healthy, smooth, and softly bright, often used in beauty and skincare.
Exemples
- The advertisement promised luminous skin in just two weeks.
- With regular sleep and good food, her skin became naturally luminous.
luminous watch
1/lˈumənəs wˈɔt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
watch that glows in the dark
A watch whose hands or numbers glow in the dark so you can read the time without a light.
Exemples
- He checked the time on his luminous watch without turning on the light.
- A luminous watch is very useful when you go camping.