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lustrous Definition

lus·trous (lustrəs)

adjective

having luster; shining; bright; glorious

lustrous Related Forms
lus·trously adverb lus·trous·ness noun
lustrous Synonyms

lustrous

modif.

shiny, radiant, glistening, glossy; see bright 1. See syn. study at bright.

lustrous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • sheen: Silver Somali - The base coat of this variety is silvery white giving a lustrous silver sheen.
  • finish: The set of 6 miniature designs include a cocktail shaker, olives, jigger, etc all in a lustrous silver finish.
  • hair: The smiles, the shining eyes, the sighs, the lustrous hair.
  • beauty: Combining lustrous beauty with timeless elegance, pearls are a unique gift that can be treasured forever.
  • eye: His breast heaved, his whole frame was agitated, and while he spoke, his large lustrous eyes beamed with unwonted fire.
  • leave: Sweetly scented, pure white flowers from December to March and lustrous, dark green leaves.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: The visual effect of glass luster is also close to bichrome luster, in that it is not very lustrous.
  • once: Once lustrous, it framed a strong-looking face, a determined jaw and eyes which somehow reflected the man's extraordinary intelligence.
  • so: With golden comb so lustrous, And thereby a song sings, It has a tone so wondrous, That powerful melody rings.

Used with adjective complement

  • look: Bought artichoke ( rather larger than mine ) in arjuna; cook it; pleasant to eat and the " petals " look lustrous.

Browse dictionary entries near lustrous

  1. lustring
  2. lustreware
  3. lustre
  4. lustrate
  5. lustral
  6. lustihood
  7. lustful
  8. lusterware
  9. lusterless
  10. luster
  1. lustrum
  2. lusty
  3. lusus naturae
  4. Lut Desert
  5. lutanist
  6. lute
  7. luteal
  8. lutecium
  9. lutefisk
  10. lutein