luminous
used in Beloved

2 uses

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Definition

glowing or shining

(also used metaphorically to describe beauty or intelligence)

The luminous white of the railing and steps kept him glancing toward it.
One (6% in)

Carefully, not quite in a hurry but losing no time, he climbs the luminous stairs.
Three (89% in)

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