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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/
Albert Einstein is considered a luminary in the field of physics.
Альберт Эйнштейн считается светилом в области физики.
The gala was attended by many luminaries from the film industry.
На гала-вечере присутствовали многие знаменитости из киноиндустрии.
Additional translations
маяк
светоч
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'
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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