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- Dictionarylustre/ˈlʌstə/
noun
- 1. a gentle sheen or soft glow: "the lustre of the Milky Way" Similar Opposite
- 2. a thin coating containing unoxidized metal which gives an iridescent glaze to ceramics. Similar
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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.
1. : a glow of reflected light : sheen. specifically : the appearance of the surface of a mineral dependent upon its reflecting qualities. the luster of polished metal. 2. a. : a glow of light from within : luminosity. the luster of the stars. b. : an inner beauty : radiance. 3.
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 origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of lustre in British and American English.
Lustre is a variant of luster, meaning reflected light, sheen, or brilliance. It can also refer to a type of mineral property, a decoration, or a verb. See how to use lustre in sentences and its origin.
1. reflected light; sheen; gloss. 2. radiance or brilliance of light. 3. great splendour of accomplishment, beauty, etc. 4. a substance used to polish or put a gloss on a surface. 5. a vase or chandelier from which hang cut-glass drops. 6. a drop-shaped piece of cut glass or crystal used as a decoration on a chandelier, vase, etc. 7. (Ceramics)
Lustre is the shining quality of a surface or the quality of being special in a way that is exciting. Learn how to pronounce, use and compare lustre with other words in English.
Dictionary definition of lustre. The brightness or sheen of a surface, often used to describe the appearance of materials such as metals or gems. "The golden statue had lost its lustre over time." Detailed meaning of lustre. It also refers to a smooth, glossy finish or a quality of being shiny. In art, the term is often used to describe the shine and texture of a painting or a sculpture. In literature, it refers to the brilliance or radiance of something, a quality that makes it stand out.
Lustre is a noun that means a bright or shining appearance, or a quality of being admired or respected. Learn how to pronounce, conjugate, and use lustre in sentences, and see translations in other languages.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English lustre lus‧tre British English, luster American English / ˈlʌstə $ -ər / noun [singular, uncountable] 1 an attractive shiny appearance Her thick, black hair shone with lustre. 2 INTERESTING the quality that makes something interesting or exciting There’ll be a celebrity guest to add lustre to the occasion.
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. noun. a quality that outshines the usual. synonyms: brilliancy, luster, splendor, splendour. see more. Cite this entry. Style:
