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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 is the brightness that a shiny surface has or a very special, attractive quality that people admire. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find translations in different languages.

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   Luster is a noun that means a glow of reflected light, a superficial attractiveness, or a period of five years. It can also be a verb that means to have or give luster. See synonyms, examples, and word history of luster.

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, or the qualities that make something interesting and exciting. Learn more about the word frequency, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of lustre in British and American English.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlustre noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Lustre is the shining quality of a surface, such as hair or a shell. It can also mean the quality of being special or exciting. Learn how to pronounce, use and compare lustre with other words.

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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.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lustreLustre - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of lustre. noun. the visual property of something that shines with reflected light. synonyms: luster, sheen, shininess. see more. noun. a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain. synonyms: luster. see more.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › lustreLustre Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Lustre is a noun that means shine, sheen, gleam, or polish, or by extension, interest, attractiveness, or splendour. It can also be a verb that means to make lustrous, or a period of five years.