 lustrous |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] brilliant | |
| Examples: | "set a lustrous example for others to follow" "lustrous actors of the time" |
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| Related terms: | glorious | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow | |
| Synonyms: | bright shiny shining burnished | |
| Examples: | "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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| Related terms: | polished | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] reflecting light | |
| Synonyms: | shiny glistening shining sheeny glossy | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | bright | |
| Similar spelling: |
lustre luster lustreless lusterless lustrum lustrate |
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