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   lustre

   /ˈlʌstə/

   noun

   • 1. a gentle sheen or soft glow: "the lustre of the Milky Way" Similar sheenglossglossinessshinebrightnessradianceburnishpolishpatinaglowgleamglimmershimmerbrilliancebrightnesssparkledazzleflashglitterglintgleamradianceluminousnessluminosityluminescencelightrare:effulgencerefulgencelambencycoruscationOpposite dullnessdarkness
   • ▪ the manner in which the surface of a mineral reflects light.
   • ▪ glory or distinction: "a celebrity player to add lustre to the line-up" Similar honourgloryillustriousnesscreditmeritprestigeéclatdistinctioneminencepre-eminencenotabilityconsequencerenownfameOpposite dishonour
   • 2. a thin coating containing unoxidized metal which gives an iridescent glaze to ceramics. Similar glazelacquershellacvarnishenamelpatinacoatcoatingcoveringfinish
   • ▪ ceramics with an iridescent metallic glaze; lustreware: "lustre jugs"
   • 3. a fabric or yarn with a sheen or gloss: "lustre yarn"
   • ▪ a thin dress material with a cotton warp, woollen weft, and a glossy surface. British
   • 4. a prismatic glass pendant on a chandelier or other ornament: "a chandelier dripping with glass lustres"
   • ▪ a cut-glass chandelier or candelabrum.

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French, from Italian lustro, from the verb lustrare, from Latin lustrare ‘illuminate’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLUSTRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LUSTRE definition: 1. the brightness that a shiny surface has: 2. a very special, attractive quality that people…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of LUSTER is a glow of reflected light : sheen; specifically : the appearance of the surface of a mineral dependent upon its reflecting qualities. How to use luster in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLUSTRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Lustre is gentle shining light that is reflected from a surface, for example from polished metal. Gold retains its lustre for far longer than other metals. It is softer than cotton and nylon and has a similar lustre to silk.

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   noun. reflected light; sheen; gloss. radiance or brilliance of light. great splendour of accomplishment, beauty, etc. a substance used to polish or put a gloss on a surface. a vase or chandelier from which hang cut-glass drops. a drop-shaped piece of cut glass or crystal used as a decoration on a chandelier, vase, etc.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › lustreLustre - definition of lustre by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the state or quality of shining by reflecting light: the luster of satin. 2. a substance, as a coating or polish, used to impart sheen or gloss. 3. radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance. 4. radiance of beauty, excellence, distinction, or glory: achievements that add luster to one's name.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › lustreAll resources related to 'lustre' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   A complete guide to the word "LUSTRE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionlustre noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   the quality of being special in a way that is exciting. The presence of the prince added lustre to the occasion. compare lacklustre. Word Origin. Check pronunciation: lustre. Definition of lustre noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.