is a person luminous or illuminous?
2007-02-03 13:06:03 · 3 answers · asked by photogirl 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
there isn't a difference...
and I don't think a person can actually illuminate (or luminate)...unless there is genetic mutation that allows the production of light by the human body... (which there isn't)
2007-02-03 13:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illuminous means bright; clear.
Luminous means...
1. radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright.
2. lighted up or illuminated; well-lighted: the luminous ballroom.
3. brilliant intellectually; enlightened or enlightening, as a writer or a writer's works: a luminous concept; luminous prose.
4. clear; readily intelligible: a concise, luminous report.
A person can be considered as luminous because luminous can mean brilliant intellectually as mentioned at the top, point no. 3.
2007-02-03 21:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by FSC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the luminous watches (light for watch)
Self Illuminous Exit Signs (waves of light around)
2007-02-03 13:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by kp18 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋