Complete Definition of "luminary"

English

Noun
luminary

  1. one that is an inspiration to others : one who has achieved success in his chosen field : a leading light

#:played host to a huge gathering of international luminaries -- Edmund Stevens

  1. an artificial light : an illumination
  2. a body that gives light; especially : one of the heavenly bodies

Related terms
illuminate pos_v
luminous pos_a

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