luminary
[loo-muh-ner-ee]
noun, plural lu·mi·nar·ies.
a celestial body, as the sun or moon.
a body, object, etc., that gives light.
a person who has attained eminence in his or her field or is an inspiration to others: one of the luminaries in the field of medical science.
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by light.
Origin of luminary
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dignitary, celebrity, notable, personage, superstar, somebody, name, lion, leader, VIP, worthy, star, eminence, notability, personality, celebExamples from the Web for luminary
Historical Examples of luminary
Wish I knew the name of the luminary raising hell for me this morning!
The Treasure TrailMarah Ellis Ryan
"Then I should say that for a luminary of science your light is very limited," returned Hermione.
Paul PatoffF. Marion Crawford
And for the same reason we have to place the foot of the luminary on the horizon.
The Theory and Practice of PerspectiveGeorge Adolphus Storey
The dimensions of our luminary are commensurate with his importance.
The Story of the HeavensRobert Stawell Ball
Then she extinguished the fourth, so that the only luminary left in the room was the lamp.
The Indifference of JulietGrace S. Richmond
luminary
noun plural -naries
adjective
Word Origin for luminary
C15: via Old French, from Latin lūmināre lamp, from lūmen light
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