Luster: meaning, definitions and examples

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luster

[ ˈlʌstər ]

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shiny

A gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface.

Synonyms

gloss, glow, radiance, shine

Examples of usage

The luster of the polished silver was dazzling in the sunlight.
The luster of her hair caught the attention of everyone in the room.

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polish

To make something shine by polishing it.

Synonyms

buff, clean, polish, shine

Examples of usage

He carefully lustered the antique vase to bring out its beauty.
She lustered her shoes until they gleamed.

Translations

Translations of the word "luster" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilho

🇮🇳 चमक

🇩🇪 Glanz

🇮🇩 kilau

🇺🇦 блиск

🇵🇱 blask

🇯🇵 輝き (kagayaki)

🇫🇷 lustre

🇪🇸 brillo

🇹🇷 parlaklık

🇰🇷 광택 (gwahngtaek)

🇸🇦 بريق

🇨🇿 lesk

🇸🇰 lesk

🇨🇳 光泽 (guāngzé)

🇸🇮 lesk

🇮🇸 gljái

🇰🇿 жылтырау

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალება

🇦🇿 parlaqlıq

🇲🇽 brillo

Word origin

The word 'luster' originated from Middle English 'lustre', from Old French 'lustre', from Latin 'lustrare' meaning 'to make bright'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe the shine or gloss of a surface, both literally and figuratively.