Luminosity and Sheen

Luminosity

Luminosity noun - The quality or state of having or giving off light.
Usage example: the luminosity of the fireflies made for an enchanting nighttime show

Sheen and luminosity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sheen" instead a noun "Luminosity".

Nearby Words: luminous, luminance, luminously

Sheen

Sheen noun - Brightness created by light reflected from a surface.
Usage example: polished the metal until it had an even sheen

Luminosity and sheen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Luminosity" instead a noun "Sheen".

Nearby Words: sheeny, Sheena
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