luciferous
Americanadjective
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bringing or providing light.
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providing insight or enlightenment.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of luciferous
First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin lūcifer ( Lucifer ) + -ous
Example Sentences
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Thus he valued science because it is "fructiferous," to use Bacon's word, making for the amelioration of life; but he valued it still more because it is "luciferous," "for the light it throws on our own nature and the nature of the Universe."
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It must be stopped, Luciferous.”
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The unprecedented rise of Luciferous Warniferous; or, Secretaries who have become famous.”
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“What would you do, Luciferous, if, while you were there, you found out something that was plain proof against the Sans?” was Marjorie’s thoughtful query.
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“Never mind, Luciferous,” Marjorie had consoled.
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