luminary

Meaning

1. One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.
2. (archaic) A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.
3. (archaic) An artificial light; an illumination.

Synonyms

star

⭐

guiding light

leading light

heavenly body

coryphaeus

notability

celebrity

celestial body

dignitary

light

light-giver

notable

VIP

outstanding talent

luminous body

ligther

badge

giver of light

banner

bigwig

flag

illuminant

luminous

orb

planet

road sign

sign

token

famous person

Translations

luminare

luminaire

άστρο

uitblinker

lumbrera

hemellichaam

luminaria

Lichtkörper

Leuchtkörper

notoriété

lumière

εξοχότητα

Himmelskörper

φωστήρ

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈluːmɪn(ə)ɹi/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: lūminārī

In summary

From Late Middle English lūminārī, lūminārīe (“lamp; source of spiritual light, example of holiness; glory”), borrowed from Old French luminarie (“lamp, lights, lighting; candles; brightness, illumination”), variant of luminaire (“light fixture”) (modern French luminaire), from Medieval Latin lūminārium, from lūmināre (“that which gives light; light; lamp; body giving light, especially a heavenly body”), from lūmen (“light; brightness”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *lewk- (“bright; to shine”)) + -āris (suffix forming adjectives indicating a relationship or a pertaining to). Doublet of luminaire.