adj
lucent
Lucent (adj) means giving off light; shining brightly.
adj
1
Giving off light; shining brightly.
"Sherif Nasir led us: his lucent goodness, which provoked answering devotion even from the depraved, made him the only leader (and a benediction) for forlorn hopes."
— Thomas Edward Lawrence, Book IV: Extending to Akaba. Chapter XXXIX (1922)
2
Clear enough to let light pass through.
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Etymology
It comes from Latin lūcentem, the present participle of lūcēre (“to shine”).
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What is the meaning of lucent?
"lucent" (adj) means giving off light; shining brightly.
What is another word for lucent?
Other words for "lucent" include aglow, lambent, luminous.
What is the opposite of lucent?
The opposite of "lucent" is dark.
What are the different meanings of lucent?
"lucent" has 2 main meanings: 1. Giving off light; shining brightly; 2. Clear enough to let light pass through.
