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- Dictionaryluminary/ˈluːmɪn(ə)ri/
noun
- 1. a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere: "one of the luminaries of child psychiatry"
- 2. a natural light-giving body, especially the sun or moon. archaic
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LUMINARY definition: 1. a person who is famous and important in a particular area of activity: 2. a person who is…. Learn more.
noun. lu· mi· nary ˈlü-mə-ˌner-ē. plural luminaries. Synonyms of luminary. 1. : a person of prominence or brilliant achievement. a literary luminary. a luminary in the medical profession. 2. : a body that gives light. especially : one of the celestial bodies.
Luminary definition: a celestial body, such as the sun or moon.. See examples of LUMINARY used in a sentence.
Although luminary can mean an object or celestial body that gives off light, you'll often hear people talk about parties at which there were many luminaries in attendance. In this case, luminary means celebrity or well-known person in sports or politics, science or the arts.
4 meanings: 1. a person who enlightens or influences others 2. a famous person 3. literary something, such as the sun or moon,.... Click for more definitions.
LUMINARY meaning: 1. a person who is famous and important in a particular area of activity: 2. a person who is…. Learn more.
1. a person who enlightens or influences others. 2. a famous person. 3. literary something, such as the sun or moon, that gives off light. adj. of, involving, or characterized by light or enlightenment. [C15: via Old French, from Latin lūmināre lamp, from lūmen light]
Luminary definition: A person who inspires others or achieves eminence in a field.
How to use . luminary in a sentenceAnd despite drawing attention from the late musical luminary Lou Reed, Fran has only ever advertised by word of mouth.
luminary. noun. /ˈluːmɪnəri/. /ˈluːmɪneri/. (plural luminaries) a person who is an expert or a great influence in a special area or activity. He has played with all the great jazz luminaries. Various leading luminaries of the arts were invited. Word Origin.
