luciferous

American  

[loo-sif-er-uhs] / luˈsɪf ər əs /

adjective

1. bringing or providing light.

2. providing insight or enlightenment.

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luciferous British  

/ luːˈsɪfərəs /

adjective

1. rare bringing or giving light

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Etymology

Origin of luciferous

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin lūcifer ( see Lucifer) + -ous

Example Sentences

When the monarchy was restored it was re-consecrated, and purged of the luciferous taint of Voltaire's dust.

From Flowers of Freethought (First Series) by Foote, G. W. (George William)

Indeed, to such as live on the uplands of speculation, not only is the process lucid in itself, but it is luciferous, illuminating all the obscure hiding-places of Nature.

From Twenty-One Days in India; and, the Teapot Series by Aberigh-Mackay, George Robert

I remember a luciferous story which was told to me by Colonel John Hay to illustrate the frenzy of party.

From The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography by Strachey, John St. Loe

But what ever be the use of it, it affords a very pleasant object through the Microscope, and may, perhaps, upon further examination, prove very luciferous.

From Micrographia Some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies Made by Magnifying Glasses with Observations and Inquiries Thereupon by Hooke, Robert