variants
or lustre
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
: a superficial (see superficial sense 2a) attractiveness or appearance of excellence
scandals have diminished his luster
4
a
: a glass pendant (see pendant sense 1a) used especially to ornament a candlestick or chandelier
b
: a decorative object (such as a chandelier) hung with glass pendants
5
chiefly British
: a fabric with cotton warp and a filling of wool, mohair, or alpaca
6
variants
or lustre
lustered or lustred; lustering or lustring
ˈlə-st(ə-)riŋ 
: to have luster : gleam
1
: to give luster or distinction to
2
: to coat or treat with a substance that imparts luster
Examples of luster in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the Hope diamond is famous for its brilliant luster
on a clear night at sea the stars seem to take on a magical luster
Verb
her pearl necklace lustered softly in the candlelight of the restaurant
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Noun
Its crown lost its luster, though, as the area's three biggest factories all closed within five years.
—Nancy Chen, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2025
By Samantha Allen and Juan Velasquez February 18, 2025
Take enough vacations and eventually travel begins to lose its luster.
—Samantha Allen, Them, 18 Feb. 2025
From creamy crystals to liquid lusters and prismatic powders, glitter shadows come in all textures and finishes, ensuring something will suit our wants and needs.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
But that luster has tarnished, as the company has struggled to keep up with shifts in consumer and societal demands.
—Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Luster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luster. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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