The difference between Luminous and Shining

When used as adjectives, luminous means emitting light, whereas shining means emitting light.


Shining is also noun with the meaning: a bright emission of light.

check bellow for the other definitions of Luminous and Shining

  1. Luminous as an adjective:

    emitting light; glowing brightly

  2. Luminous as an adjective:

    brightly illuminated

  1. Shining as an adjective:

    Emitting light.

  2. Shining as an adjective:

    Reflecting light.

  3. Shining as an adjective:

    Having a high polish or sheen.

  4. Shining as an adjective:

    Having exceptional merit.

    Examples:

    "a shining example"

  1. Shining as a verb:

  1. Shining as a noun:

    A bright emission of light; a gleam.

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