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Luminosity

The state of being luminous, or a luminous object; brilliance or radiance

📖 Definitions of "Luminosity"

noun

1
The state of being luminous, or a luminous object; brilliance or radiance
2
The ratio of luminous flux to radiant flux at the same wavelength; the luminosity factor
3
The rate at which a star radiates energy in all directions

🔄 Synonyms of "Luminosity"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
lightnoun	(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
luminancenoun	The quality of being luminous.
brightnessnoun	The perceived luminance of an object.
luminousnessnoun	The quality of being luminous.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Luminosity"

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Word	Definition
luminousnessnoun	The quality of being luminous.
luminancenoun	The quality of being luminous.
brightnessnoun	The perceived luminance of an object.
lightnoun	(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
illuminationnoun	The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
brilliancenoun	The quality of having extraordinary mental capacity.
lightingnoun	The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.
lightnessnoun	The state of having little (or less) weight, or little force.
radiancenoun	The quality or state of being radiant; shining, bright or splendid.
lusternoun	The ability or condition of shining with reflected light; sheen, gleam, gloss, sparkle, shine, etc.
sheennoun	(also figuratively) Splendor; radiance; shininess.
glownoun	(intransitive) To emit heat and light without a flame.
illuminancenoun	(physics) The luminous flux incident on unit area of a surface; commonly measured in lux (lumen/metre²) or otherwise foot-candles. The illuminance of a star upon the earth is frequently measured on a negative logarithmic scale referred to as its apparent magnitude, which see.
effulgencenoun	A state of being bright and radiant, splendor, brilliance.
shineverb	(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
incandescencenoun	(physics) the emission of visible light by a hot body
refulgencenoun	the quality of being refulgent; refulgency
gleamnoun	(intransitive) To shine, especially in an indistinct or intermittent manner; to glisten, to glitter.
splendornoun	Magnificent appearance, display or grandeur.
glarenoun	(intransitive) To stare angrily.