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luminescent

/ˌluːmɪˈnɛsnt/ adjective · British & US
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What does luminescent mean?

adjective

Giving off light, typically in the form of rays or a glow; glowing with a soft, gentle light.

Example

"The firefly's luminescent abdomen glowed brightly in the dark."

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