Luminosity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌlü-mə-ˈnä-sə-tē/ lu·mi·nos·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Luminosity

Luminosity (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being luminous
  2. something luminous
  3. the relative quantity of light

Luminosity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of having or giving off light

    "the luminosity of the fireflies made for an enchanting nighttime show"

    similar: brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, luminousness, luster, lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor
    related: blaze, flare, flash, flicker, light, fluorescence, incandescence, luminescence, burnish, gloss, polish, sheen, shine, shininess, fire, flame, glare, glow, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, scintillation, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle
    opposite: blackness, dark, darkness, dullness, duskiness
    near: dimness, gloominess, somberness, cloudiness, haziness, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, colorlessness, grayness, lackluster, paleness, shadiness, shadowiness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Luminosity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Luminosity:

brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, luminousness, luster, lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Luminosity

Words with the opposite meaning of Luminosity:

blackness, dark, darkness, dullness, duskiness

Related Words for Luminosity

blaze, flare, flash, flicker, light, fluorescence, incandescence, luminescence, burnish, gloss, polish, sheen, shine, shininess, fire, flame, glare, glow, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, scintillation, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle

Near Antonyms of Luminosity

dimness, gloominess, somberness, cloudiness, haziness, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, colorlessness, grayness, lackluster, paleness, shadiness, shadowiness

Word Forms of Luminosity

Inflections: luminosities

Origin & Etymology of Luminosity

borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French luminosité, borrowed from Medieval Latin lūminōsitāt-, lūminōsitās, from Latin lūminōsus "full of light, luminous" + -itāt-, -itās -ity

First known use: 1634

Frequently Asked Questions about Luminosity

What does "Luminosity" mean?

"Luminosity" means the quality or state of being luminous. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being luminous.

What is another word for "Luminosity"?

Other words for "Luminosity" include brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination and lambency. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Luminosity" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Luminosity"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Luminosity". Common alternatives include brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness and luminance.

What is the opposite of "Luminosity"?

Antonyms of "Luminosity" include blackness, dark, darkness, dullness and duskiness. Near antonyms include dimness, gloominess, somberness and cloudiness.

How do you use "Luminosity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Luminosity" in a sentence: "the luminosity of the fireflies made for an enchanting nighttime show".

Is "Luminosity" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Luminosity" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Luminosity"?

"Luminosity" is pronounced /ˌlü-mə-ˈnä-sə-tē/ and divided into syllables as lu·mi·nos·i·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Luminosity"?

"Luminosity" comes from borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French luminosité, borrowed from Medieval Latin lūminōsitāt-, lūminōsitās, from Latin lūminōsus "full of light, luminous" + -itāt-, -itās -ity. First known use: 1634.