What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Luminous vs Shining - What's the difference?

luminous | shining |

As adjectives the difference between luminous and shining

is that luminous is emitting light; glowing brightly while shining is emitting light.

As a verb shining is

.

As a noun shining is

a bright emission of light; a gleam.

luminous

English

(wikipedia luminous)

Adjective

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

    • Synonyms

    * beamful

    Derived terms

    * luminous paint * luminosity

    shining

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Emitting light.
  • *
    • , title= Mr. Pratt's Patients, chapter=1 , passage='Twas early June, the new grass was flourishing everywheres, the posies in the yard—peonies and such—in full bloom, the sun was shining , and the water of the bay was blue, with light green streaks where the shoal showed.}}
  • Reflecting light.
  • Having a high polish or sheen.
  • Having exceptional merit.

    • Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A bright emission of light; a gleam.