Relating to or of the nature of a phosphor; phosphorescent. In later use chiefly literary.

Having the property of glowing in the dark; exhibiting phosphorescence; capable of phosphorescing. Also figurative.

Relating to or of the nature of a phosphor; phosphorescent. Chiefly literary and figurative.

Phosphorescent. Also: of the nature of or resembling phosphorus; phosphorous.

Of or relating to phosphorescence; phosphorescent. Now rare.

Phosphorescent; luminous.