Definition of lustrous Lustrous

/lʌˈstɹʌs/ - [lustrus] - lus•trous

We found 7 definitions of lustrous from 4 different sources.

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What does lustrous mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

lustrous, lustrouser, lustrousest

lustrous - brilliant; "set a lustrous example for others to follow"; "lustrous actors of the time"
lustrous - reflecting light; "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining white enamel"
  glistening, glossy, sheeny, shiny, shining
  bright full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway"
lustrous - made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; "bright silver candlesticks"; "a burnished brass knocker"; "she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves"; "rows of shining glasses"; "shiny black patents"
  bright, burnished, shining, shiny
  polished perfected or made shiny and smooth; "his polished prose"; "in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes"; "freshly polished silver"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lustrous (Adjective)
    Having a glow.
  • lustrous (Adjective)
    As if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lustrous (a.)
    Bright; shining; luminous.

Part of speech

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  • lustrous, adjective.

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