Lustrous | Definition of lustrous by Merriam-Webster

Definition of LUSTROUS

1

: reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle <a lustrous satin> <the lustrous glow of an opal>

2

: radiant in character or reputation : illustrious

— lus·trous·ly adverb

— lus·trous·ness noun

First Known Use of LUSTROUS

1601

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Synonyms: beaming, bedazzling, brilliant, candescent, clear, dazzling, effulgent, fulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, lucent, lucid, luminous, bright, radiant, refulgent, sheeny, shining, shiny, splendid

Antonyms: dim, dull, lackluster, unbright, unbrilliant

Synonym Discussion of LUSTROUS

bright, brilliant, radiant, luminous, lustrous mean shining or glowing with light. bright implies emitting or reflecting a high degree of light. brilliant implies intense often sparkling brightness. radiant stresses the emission or seeming emission of rays of light. luminous implies emission of steady, suffused, glowing light by reflection or in surrounding darkness. lustrous stresses an even, rich light from a surface that reflects brightly without glittering.

Definition of LUSTROUS for Kids

: having a shiny quality <a lustrous marble counter>

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