luminous
Translation
luminous, bright, shining, glowing
Examples
The watch has luminous hands.
The watch has luminous hands.
Her luminous eyes shone in the dark.
Her luminous eyes shone in the dark.
Grammar Patterns
((luminous)) + noun producing or reflecting bright light The watch has luminous hands.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bright, radiant, glowing; Antonyms: dim, dark
Etymology
From Latin 'lumen' (light) + the suffix '-ous' (full of). So, 'full of light'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'lumen' (light) + '-ous' (full of). Something that is luminous is full of light.