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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.

   • English (US)

     LUSTRE meaning: 1. the brightness that a shiny surface has:...

   • Znaczenie Lustre, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     lustre definicja: 1. the brightness that a shiny surface...

   • Lustre Turkish Translation

     LUSTRE translate: parlaklık, parıltı. Learn more in the...

   • Lustre: German Translation

     lustre translate: der Glanz. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Lustre: Czech Translation

     lustre - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Lustre: French Translation

     lustre translate: lustre, éclat. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Lustre: Danish Translation

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   • Lustre Spanish Translation

     LUSTRE translate: brillo, brillo. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lustreLustre Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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5. 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.

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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.thefreedictionary.com › lustreLustre - definition of lustre by The Free Dictionary

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   Lustre is a variant of luster, meaning reflected light, sheen, or brilliance. It can also refer to a substance, a mineral property, or a decorative item. See different sources and translations of lustre.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › lustrelustre noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   the quality of being special in a way that is exciting. The presence of the prince added lustre to the occasion. compare lacklustre. Word Origin. Check pronunciation: lustre. Definition of lustre noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. 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.