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The meaning of LUSTER is a glow of reflected light : sheen; specifically : the appearance of the surface of a mineral dependent upon its reflecting qualities. How to use luster in a sentence.
Luster definition: the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss. See examples of LUSTER used in a sentence.
noun. US (UK lustre) us / ˈlʌs.tɚ / uk / ˈlʌs.tə r/ Add to word list. [ S or U ] the brightness that a shiny surface has: a treatment for restoring the luster to dull hair. the rich luster of well-polished furniture. [ U ] a very special, attractive quality that people admire:
[ S or U ] the brightness that a shiny surface has: a treatment for restoring the luster to dull hair. the rich luster of well-polished furniture. [ U ] a very special, attractive quality that people admire: The dancing of the principal ballerina added luster to an otherwise unimpressive production of "Giselle."
Synonyms for LUSTER: sheen, luminance, shine, polish, gloss, brilliance, glow, gleam; Antonyms of LUSTER: dullness, flatness, dulness, dimness, drabness, dirtiness, paleness, grayness.
Luster is a noun that commonly refers to a soft sheen, glossy surface, or brightness. It comes from the Italian word lustro , which means "to make bright." Daniel Defoe, author of the novel Robinson Crusoe , once famously said, “The soul is placed in the body like a rough diamond, and must be polished, or the luster of it will never appear.”
the quality of being special in a way that is exciting The presence of the prince added luster to the occasion. compare lackluster. Check pronunciation: luster. Definition of luster noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
