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luster¹ Definition

lus·ter (lustər)

noun

  1. the quality, condition, or fact of shining by reflected light; gloss; sheen
  2. brightness; radiance; brilliance
    1. radiant beauty
    2. great fame or distinction; glory
    1. any of the glass pendants on a chandelier or candlestick
    2. a chandelier, etc. adorned with such pendants
  3. a substance used to give luster to an object
  4. a glossy fabric of cotton and wool
  5. the reflecting quality and brilliance of the surface of a mineral
  6. 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

  1. to give a lustrous finish or gloss to
  2. to add glory or fame to

intransitive verb

to be or become lustrous

luster¹ Related Forms

lus·ter·less adjective

luster² Definition

lus·ter (lustər)

noun

lustrum (sense )

luster Synonyms

luster

n.

  1. Brightness

    glow, brilliance, radiance; see light 1.

  2. Fame

    glory, respect, renown; see fame 1, honor 1.

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.

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  5. luscious
  6. Lusatian
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  8. Lusaka
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  10. lurk
  1. lusterless
  2. lusterware
  3. lustful
  4. lustihood
  5. lustral
  6. lustrate
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