Antonyms for luminously
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : loo-muh-nuhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈlu mə nəs |
Definition of luminously
Origin :- early 15c., "full of light," from Latin luminosus "shining, full of light," from lumen (genitive luminis) "light," related to lucere "to shine" (see light (n.)). Related: Luminously.
- As in brightly : adv glitteringly
- There is still gold in his moustache and his eyes are luminously blue.
- Extract from : « Unicorns » by James Huneker
- It was luminously clear; yet the sky was overcast, no stars showing.
- Extract from : « The Metal Monster » by A. Merritt
- Her eyes, her childish face were luminously candid as she handed him the letter.
- Extract from : « Crome Yellow » by Aldous Huxley
- This will luminously appear by a study of its use and meaning in America.
- Extract from : « The Myths of the New World » by Daniel G. Brinton
- Shuddering, insubstantial, but luminously apparent, I stood there before them.
- Extract from : « Famous Modern Ghost Stories » by Various
- That was luminously evident, although the shades were lowered.
- Extract from : « Beasley's Christmas Party » by Booth Tarkington
- Yard-long antennae, slender and luminously green, wavered above a grotesque head.
- Extract from : « Astounding Stories, April, 1931 » by Various
- I stopped with some degree of irritation; for the point which separated us was most luminously marked by this expression.
- Extract from : « The Life of Friedrich Schiller » by Thomas Carlyle
- The semi-circular opening of the air-hole was luminously marked across the darkness.
- Extract from : « The Abbatial Crosier » by Eugne Sue
- Diplomatists seldom desire to be comprehended; but occasionally, when they do, how luminously plain they can be!
- Extract from : « Continental Monthly , Vol IV, Issue VI, December 1863 » by Various
Synonyms for luminously
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