lucent

/LOO-sunt/adjective

glowing with or giving off light

Paper lanterns hung lucent over the courtyard.
Synonyms
luminous, radiant, shining
Antonyms
dull
Root
luc- (light)
Memory hook
luc (light) + ent: quietly shining.

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