Associations to the word «Luminary»

Wiktionary

LUMINARY, noun. One that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.
LUMINARY, noun. An artificial light; an illumination.
LUMINARY, noun. A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.

Dictionary definition

LUMINARY, noun. A celebrity who is an inspiration to others; "he was host to a large gathering of luminaries".

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia