lustrous

adjective

lus·trous ˈlə-strəs

Synonyms of lustrous next

: reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle

a lustrous satin

the lustrous glow of an opal

: radiant in character or reputation : illustrious

set a lustrous example for others to follow—

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lustrously adverb

lustrousness noun

Choose the Right Synonym for lustrous

bright, brilliant, radiant, luminous, lustrous mean shining or glowing with light.

bright implies emitting or reflecting a high degree of light.

brilliant implies intense often sparkling brightness.

radiant stresses the emission or seeming emission of rays of light.

luminous implies emission of steady, suffused, glowing light by reflection or in surrounding darkness.

lustrous stresses an even, rich light from a surface that reflects brightly without glittering.

Examples of lustrous in a Sentence

the lustrous finish on the satin bedspread adds to the feeling of luxury lustrous silver jewelry adorned her neck

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Find it on Amazon This Cake Stand Covered in Crystals Present your dessert like a work of art with this cake stand adorned with sparkling crystal pendants and a lustrous gold finish. —

Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024 The six High Gloss finishes are expertly polished to a lustrous shine with a clear top coat. —

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 The special hardcover rendition of The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore is handmade in Italy and features a Santa-red, Italian-leather exterior with lustrous golden lettering. —

Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024 The gleaming, lustrous centerpieces are sure to spark conversation, which is exactly what the team is hoping for. —

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