Paluningningan (en. Radiance)

/pa.lu.niŋ.ɡi.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of light that emanates from an object.
The radiance of the sun over the sea is beautiful.
Ang paluningningan ng araw sa dagat ay napakaganda.
The beam or shine visible on an object.
The radiance of her eyes caught attention.
Ang paluningningan ng kanyang mga mata ay nakatawag pansin.
The state of having a bright color or shine.
The radiance of the new paint on the wall is noticeable.
Ang paluningningan ng bagong pintura sa dingding ay kapansin-pansin.

Etymology

From the root word 'luningning' meaning light or brightness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

radiance of the stars
The light emanating from the stars in the sky.
paluningningan ng bituin
radiance of the moon
The light emanating from the moon.
paluningningan ng buwan

Related Words

glow
A noun referring to the quality of light.
luningning
shine
A noun that embodies the concept of light and charm.
kinang

Slang Meanings

rising star
She's such a luminary at events, everyone looks up to her.
Sobrang paluningningan siya sa events, lahat ng tao tinitingala siya.
main character
He's really the main character in the bullying, he's the standout in the gang.
Bida na talaga siya sa bullying, paluningningan siya sa gang.
bright star
At the party, she's the luminary—a bright star in the dark corner.
Sa party, siya yung paluningningan—maliwanag na bituin sa madilim na sulok.