lustrous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
    bright; burnished; shiny; shining.
    • 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
  2. adjective satellite brilliant
    • set a lustrous example for others to follow
    • lustrous actors of the time
  3. adjective satellite reflecting light
    glistening; sheeny; glossy; shiny; shining.
    • 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

WordNet


Lus"trous adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. lustreux. See 3d Luster.
Definitions
  1. Bright; shining; luminous. " Good sparks and lustrous." Shak. -- Lus"trous*ly, adv.

Webster 1913