lustrous Meaning, Definition & Usage
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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
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adjective satellite brilliant
- set a lustrous example for others to follow
- lustrous actors of the time
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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.Definitions
Bright; shining; luminous. " Good sparks and lustrous." Shak. --Lus"trous*ly , adv.