luminary meaning

UK US /ˈlumənɛri/ 4 syllables

luminary (noun): a celebrity who is an inspiration to others.

Definition of luminary

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

    Synonyms: leading light, guiding light, notable, notability

    Type of: celebrity

How to pronounce luminary

luminary is pronounced /ˈlumənɛri/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with LU · words ending in RY · 8-letter words

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