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lustrous - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'lustrous' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Lustrous [ a.]
- Bright; shining; luminous.

Meaning of 'lustrous' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . lustrous [ s]
Meaning (1):
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
Example in sentence:
  • a burnished brass knocker;
  • bright silver candlesticks;
  • rows of shining glasses;
  • she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves;
  • shiny black patents
Meaning (2):
- reflecting light
Example in sentence:
  • glistening bodies of swimmers;
  • lustrous auburn hair;
  • saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet;
  • shining white enamel;
  • the horse's glossy coat
Meaning (3):
- brilliant
Example in sentence:
  • lustrous actors of the time;
  • set a lustrous example for others to follow

Nearby Words:

luscious lusern lush lushburg lusitanian lusk luskish lusorious lusory lussheburgh

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