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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