luster¹ Definition
lus·ter (lus′tər)
noun
- the quality, condition, or fact of shining by reflected light; gloss; sheen
- brightness; radiance; brilliance
- radiant beauty
- great fame or distinction; glory
- any of the glass pendants on a chandelier or candlestick
- a chandelier, etc. adorned with such pendants
- a substance used to give luster to an object
- a glossy fabric of cotton and wool
- the reflecting quality and brilliance of the surface of a mineral
- a metallic, sometimes iridescent, appearance given to pottery by a glaze
Etymology: Fr lustre < It lustro < lustrare < L, to light, illumine < lustrum, lustrum
transitive verb
- to give a lustrous finish or gloss to
- to add glory or fame to
intransitive verb
to be or become lustrous
luster¹ Related Forms
lus′·ter·less adjective
luster² Definition
lus·ter (lus′tər)
noun
lustrum (sense )
luster Synonyms
luster
n.
luster Usage Examples
Object
- finish: The outside of the housing of the mic is in a champagne luster finish.
- paper: Which is great because the luster papers are my favorite.
Modifying Another Word
high: They are more valuable than freshwater pearls for their rarity and high luster.
Browse dictionary entries near luster
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- lustihood ›
- lustral ›
- lustrate ›
- lustre ›
- lustreware ›
- lustring ›
- lustrous ›

