LUSTROUS

glistening, glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shiny, shining

(adjective) reflecting light; “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”

lustrous

(adjective) brilliant; “set a lustrous example for others to follow”; “lustrous actors of the time”

bright, burnished, lustrous, shining, shiny

(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

lustrous (comparative more lustrous, superlative most lustrous)

Having a glow or lustre.

As if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.

Source: Wiktionary


Lus"trous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. lustreux. See 3d Luster.]

Definition: Bright; shining; luminous. " Good sparks and lustrous." Shak.

– Lus"trous*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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