noun

luminary

Luminary (noun) means one who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.

noun

One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.

A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.

An artificial light; an illumination.

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Etymology

From Late Middle English lūminārī, lūminārīe (“lamp; source of spiritual light, example of holiness; glory”), borrowed from Old French luminarie (“lamp, lights, lighting; candles; brightness, illumination”), variant of luminaire (“light fixture”) (modern French luminaire), from Medieval Latin lūminārium, from lūmināre (“that which gives light; light; lamp; body giving light, especially a heavenly body”), from lūmen (“light; brightness”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *lewk- (“bright; to shine”)) + -āris (suffix forming adjectives indicating a relationship or a pertaining to). Doublet of luminaire.

Rhymes for luminary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of luminary?

"luminary" (noun) means one who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.

What are the different meanings of luminary?

"luminary" has 3 main meanings: 1. One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light; 2. A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies; 3. An artificial light; an illumination.