luminary

/ˈluːmɪnəri/ (bre, ipa) · [lˈumənˌɛri] /ˈluːmɪneri/ (ame, ipa) · [lˈumənˌɛri] /ˈlü-mə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce luminary (audio)/ (ame, mw)

luminary — noun

  • luminarysingular
  • luminariesplural

1. someone who is highly respected and influences other people in a field through i

1.名詞C1
釋義

someone who is highly respected and influences other people in a field through important work

例句

Many young scientists saw Yael as a luminary in cancer research.

see + someone as a luminary in [field]

At the festival, Yuna finally met a jazz luminary she had admired for years.

同義詞
  • icon

    stronger on symbolic cultural meaning than on expert standing

  • authority

    stresses trusted expertise more than admiration or fame

  • pioneer

    focuses on going first, while a luminary may be admired for wider influence

反義詞
  • novice

    someone at an early stage, not an established leader in the field

文法句型

a luminary in + [field]

a + [field] + luminary

用法筆記

Often used with a field label such as scientific, legal, or literary. It usually praises long-term influence and respect, not short-lived popularity.

常見錯誤

❌The viral video made him a luminary overnight.
✅The viral video made him famous overnight.
💡'Luminary' usually suggests lasting respect in a field, not sudden attention from one event.
❌She is a fashion luminary because many people follow her online.
✅She is a fashion celebrity.
💡'Luminary' emphasizes influence or achievement, not simple popularity.