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
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Luminous as an adjective:
emitting light; glowing brightly
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Luminous as an adjective:
brightly illuminated
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Shining as an adjective:
Emitting light.
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Shining as an adjective:
Reflecting light.
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Shining as an adjective:
Having a high polish or sheen.
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Shining as an adjective:
Having exceptional merit.
Examples:
"a shining example"
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Shining as a verb:
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Shining as a noun:
A bright emission of light; a gleam.