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   Lus·ter

   /ˈləstər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface: "the luster 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 luster to the lineup" Similar honorgloryillustriousnesscreditmeritprestigeéclatdistinctioneminencepreeminencenotabilityconsequencerenownfameOpposite dishonor
   • 2. a thin coating containing unoxidized metal which gives an iridescent glaze to ceramics. Similar glazelacquershellacvarnishenamelpatinacoatcoatingcoveringfinish
   • ▪ ceramics with an iridescent metallic glaze; lusterware: "luster jugs"
   • 3. a fabric or yarn with a sheen or gloss: "luster yarn"
   • ▪ a thin dress material with a cotton warp, woolen weft, and a glossy surface. British
   • 4. a prismatic glass pendant on a chandelier or other ornament: "a chandelier dripping with glass lusters"
   • ▪ a cut-glass chandelier or candelabra.

   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 › englishLUSTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LUSTER definition: 1. the brightness that a shiny surface has: 2. a very special, attractive quality that people…. Learn more.

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   luster. the shining quality of a surface synonym sheen Her hair had lost its luster. The shell had a beautiful pearly luster. Definition of luster noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLUSTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · noun. 1. the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss. the luster of satin. 2. a substance, as a coating or polish, used to impart sheen or gloss. 3. radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance; radiance. 4.

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   Luster definition, the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss: the luster of satin. See more.

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   1. the state or quality of shining by reflecting light: the luster of satin. 2. a substance, as a coating or polish, used to impart sheen or gloss. 3. radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance. 4. radiance of beauty, excellence, distinction, or glory: achievements that add luster to one's name.

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   Luster Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary. Home. Dictionary Meanings. Luster Definition. lŭstər. lusters. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. The quality, condition, or fact of shining by reflected light; gloss; sheen. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

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   luster meaning, definition, what is luster: the American spelling of lustre: Learn more.