Deep-sea creatures, such as the anglerfish, create a luminous glow through a chemical reaction called bioluminescence to attract prey in the dark ocean.
Definition
- emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
- of or relating to light or to luminous flux
- bathed in or exposed to steady light
Synonyms
- glowing
- shining
- dazzling
Pronunciation
Source
“luminous,” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luminous. Accessed 12/13/2025.
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