Both Uses of
luminous
in
Jane Eyre
- Very dimly — each is a luminous cloud.†
Chpt 37 *
- I was in my own room, and sitting by the window, which was open: it soothed me to feel the balmy night-air; though I could see no stars and only by a vague, luminous haze, knew the presence of a moon.†
Chpt 37
Definition:
-
(luminous) glowing or shining
(also used metaphorically to describe beauty or intelligence)