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Illumination vs Luminous - What's the difference?

illumination | luminous |

As a noun illumination

is the act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.

As an adjective luminous is

emitting light; glowing brightly.

illumination

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
  • Festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights.
  • Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See illuminate (transitive verb).

    • luminous

    English

    (wikipedia luminous)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • emitting light; glowing brightly
  • brightly illuminated

    • Synonyms

    * beamful

    Derived terms

    * luminous paint * luminosity