luminosity

[US]/luːmɪ'nɒsətɪ/
[UK]/ˌlʊmə'nɑsəti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the quality or condition of emitting light, the brightness of a light source

Example Sentences

they both were bewitched by the golden luminosity of Italy.

The chimney is the arc screen board, upside inserts the fish hypogastric the aperture, lower part inserts in the lamp panel, may control rotates opens and closes, adjusts the luminosity willfully.

The luminosity of the full moon lit up the night sky.

The luminosity of the stars in the sky was mesmerizing.

The luminosity of the LED lights made the room feel bright and welcoming.

The luminosity of the sun at dawn painted the sky in beautiful hues.

The luminosity of the fireflies created a magical atmosphere in the garden.

The luminosity of the chandelier added elegance to the ballroom.

The luminosity of the neon signs made the city streets come alive at night.

The luminosity of the computer screen strained my eyes after hours of work.

The luminosity of the lighthouse guided ships safely to shore.

The luminosity of the fireworks illuminated the night sky in a dazzling display.

Real-world Examples

It became difficult to read. A blight entered the atmosphere and dulled its luminosity.

Source: The machine has stopped operating.

One is to look for stars in the nearby universe whose absolute luminosity we know.

Source: Veritasium

In addition, the sun's increasing luminosity will cause severe effects on Earth.

Source: Realm of Legends

In 3.5 billion years, the sun's luminosity will have increased by 40% of its present value.

Source: Realm of Legends

Finally in 1 billion years the sun's luminosity will have increased 10% from its current state.

Source: Realm of Legends

When it turns into a red giant, the Sun will increase its luminosity by an incredible 2000 times.

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

That huge increase in luminosity does more than just make the Sun bright, though.

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

Due to the sun's increasing luminosity, the average surface temperature will have increased to 47 degrees celsius.

Source: Realm of Legends

Catherine could think of nothing of the kind, and Morris's luminosity seemed almost pitiless.

Source: Washington Square

It's an incredibly slow but inexorable process: the Sun's increased in luminosity by about 40% since it was born.

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

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