luminous
intermediateB2/ˈluːmɪnəs/ · lu-mi-nous
Emitting or reflecting light; glowing.
Meanings
Emitting or reflecting light; glowing.
روشنی خارج کرنے یا منعکس کرنے والا؛ چمکتا ہوا۔
چمکدار
chamakdaar
Common Collocations
- luminous glow
- luminous body
- luminous colors
Example Sentences
The stars appeared luminous against the backdrop of the night sky.
ستارے رات کے آسمان کے پس منظر کے خلاف چمکدار نظر آئے۔
Sitare raat ke aasman ke pase manzar ke khilaf chamakdaar nazar aaye.
The luminous dial of the watch made it easy to read in the dark.
گھڑی کے چمکدار ڈائل نے اندھیرے میں پڑھنا آسان بنا دیا۔
Ghari ke chamakdaar dial ne andhere mein parhna aasan bana diya.
During the festival, the decorations were luminous and vibrant.
سالگرہ کے دوران، سجاوٹ چمکدار اور زندگی سے بھرپور تھی۔
Salgirah ke dauran, sajawat chamakdaar aur zindagi se bharpoor thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a luminous light bulb that shines brightly.
Imagine a dark room suddenly filled with bright, glowing light.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کیسے کہہ دوں کہ موسم شاداب ہے ہر ایک چہرہ چمکدار سا ہے
Kaise keh doon ke mausam shaadab hai Har aik chehra chamakdaar sa hai
How can I say that the season is cheerful Every face shines brightly.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اندھیرے کے باوجود کچھ چمکتا ہے
Andhere ke bawajood kuch chamakta hai
Some things shine despite the darkness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "luminōsus" — full of light
First known use: 17th century
The word 'luminous' originated from the Latin 'luminōsus', which is derived from 'lumen' meaning light. In the 17th century, it entered the English language, primarily used in scientific contexts.