Lightless and Luminous

Opposite meaning words

Lightless adjective - Being without light or without much light.

Usage example: wondered what might be lurking in the lightless corners of the basement

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Luminous is an antonym for lightless in topics: dark, darkish, lack of light.

Luminous adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.

Usage example: the luminous moon bathed the snow-covered fields with a pearly glow

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Lightless is an antonym for luminous.

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