luminary

/'lu:minəri/

Thân thiện

A famous luminary gives a speech at a university graduation ceremony.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere: A luminary is an individual who is celebrated for their achievements, knowledge, or character, and who serves as a guiding light or an example to others.
   • A celestial body, such as the sun or moon, that gives light: In a literal or poetic sense, a luminary is a source of light in the sky.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The conference brought together luminaries from the fields of science and technology.
  • She is considered a luminary in the world of modern art.
  • In ancient times, people worshipped the luminaries of the sky.

Advanced Usage

• "A gathering of luminaries": Refers to an event or meeting attended by many distinguished and influential people.
  • The awards ceremony was a gathering of luminaries from the film industry.

Variants and Related Words

• Luminous (adj): Emitting or reflecting light; radiant. Figuratively, it can mean intellectually brilliant.
  • The luminous dial of the watch was easy to read in the dark.
  • She gave a luminous explanation of the complex theory.

Synonyms

• Celebrity: A famous person.
• Dignitary: A person considered important because of high rank or office.
• Notable: A person of note or importance.
• Leading light: A prominent and influential person in a particular field.

Idioms and Phrases

• "A shining luminary": An idiom emphasizing a person's outstanding influence or brilliance.
  • He was a shining luminary in the field of humanitarian work.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
   • he was host to a large gathering of luminaries

Từ đồng nghĩa

• leading light
• guiding light
• notable
• notability