luminous /ˈluːmɪnəs/ adjective3 •Emitting light; glowing brightly; shining.The moon, which had been slowly ascending, now shone through an open space between the trees; and the rippling waters of the brook gave back her light in luminous vibrations. — 1834 •Brightly illuminated. •Clear; enlightening; easy to understand. formsmore luminous · most luminous