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luminosa

[lu-mi-NO-za]
adjectivefemininepl: luminosas
luminous
1. emitting or reflecting light; bright and shining
The luminous moon illuminated the night sky.
A lua luminosa iluminou o céu noturno.
2. clear, easily understood, or intellectually brilliant
She gave a luminous explanation of the complex theory.
Ela deu uma explicação luminosa da teoria complexa.
3. glowing or phosphorescent in the dark
The watch had a luminous dial.
O relógio tinha um mostrador luminoso.
Synonyms
brilhanteradianteluzenteresplandecenteclara
Antonyms
sombriaescuraopacabaça

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
luminosa
standard usage
São Paulo
luminosa
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
luminosa
standard usage
Portugal
luminosa
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

mente luminosa
carreira luminosa
futuro luminoso
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