luciferous

[ loo-sif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. bringing or providing light.
2. providing insight or enlightenment.

luciferous

/ luːˈsɪfərəs /

adjective

1. rare.
   bringing or giving light

Word History and Origins

Origin of luciferous¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin lūcifer ( Lucifer ) + -ous

Example Sentences

Go ahead, Luciferous Warniferous, noble Sanfordite, and tell us whats on your mind.

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The unprecedented rise of Luciferous Warniferous; or, Secretaries who have become famous.

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Luciferous Warniferous, the world's great private investigator.

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