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luminary

UK
/ˈluː.mɪ.nə.ri/
US
/ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

Translations

luminarynoun
luminaries
pl
UK
/ˈluː.mɪ.nə.ri/
US
/ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/
sommitéPersonne éminente ou influente dans un domaine.
Albert Einstein is considered a luminary in the field of physics.
Albert Einstein est considéré comme une sommité dans le domaine de la physique.
luminaireEn astrologie, désigne le Soleil ou la Lune.
In traditional astrology, the luminaries are said to illuminate the path laid out in a natal chart.
En astrologie traditionnelle, les luminaires sont censés éclairer le chemin tracé dans un thème natal.
luminaireSens littéraire pour un astre lumineux, notamment le Soleil ou la Lune.
The moon, as a luminary, guided the sailors through the night.
La lune, en tant que luminaire, guidait les marins à travers la nuit.
luminaireSource de lumière décorative ou artificielle.
Paper luminaries lined the driveway during the holiday festival.
Des luminaires en papier bordaient l'allée pendant le festival des fêtes.
Synonyms
notable
icon
star
guiding light
pioneer
leader
influencer
celebrity
luminaryadjective
more luminary
Comp.
most luminary
Super.
UK
/ˈluː.mɪ.nəri/
US
/ˈluː.məˌner.i/
rare or archaic: used chiefly in poetic or dated contexts to mean 'luminous' or 'light-giving'
lumineuxRare; en parlant de ce qui émet ou réfléchit la lumière.
A silvery, luminary glow radiated from the crystal.
Une lueur argentée et lumineuse irradiait du cristal.
Synonyms
lustrous
incandescent
beaming
brilliant
illuminating
luminous
radiant
shining
bright
glowing

Definitions

luminarynoun
A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.
Albert Einstein is considered a luminary in the field of physics.
A decorative or artificial light source, such as a lamp or lantern (rare).
Paper luminaries lined the driveway during the holiday festival.
A natural light-giving body, especially the sun or moon.
The moon, as a luminary, guided the sailors through the night.
In astrology, either of the two principal celestial bodies—the Sun and the Moon—believed to exert the strongest influence on human affairs.
In traditional astrology, the luminaries are said to illuminate the path laid out in a natal chart.
luminaryadjective
Emitting or reflecting light; luminous (rare).
A silvery, luminary glow radiated from the crystal.
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