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Lustrous: meaning, definitions and examples

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lustrous

 

[ ˈlʌstrəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing appearance

Having a shiny or glossy quality, especially in the context of appearance or surface.

Synonyms

gleaming, glossy, polished, radiant, shiny

Examples of usage

  • The lustrous pearl necklace caught the light beautifully.
  • Her lustrous hair shimmered in the sunlight.
  • The satin dress had a lustrous sheen to it.

Translations

Translations of the word "lustrous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lustrado

🇮🇳 चमकदार

🇩🇪 glänzend

🇮🇩 bersinar

🇺🇦 блискучий

🇵🇱 lśniący

🇯🇵 光沢のある

🇫🇷 lustré

🇪🇸 lustroso

🇹🇷 parlak

🇰🇷 광택 있는

🇸🇦 لامع

🇨🇿 lesklý

🇸🇰 lesklý

🇨🇳 光泽的

🇸🇮 sijajen

🇮🇸 glansandi

🇰🇿 жылтыр

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალე

🇦🇿 parlaq

🇲🇽 brillante

Etymology

The word 'lustrous' originated from the Latin word 'lustrare', meaning 'to make bright or illuminate'. Over time, it evolved to describe objects or surfaces that have a shiny or glossy appearance, often associated with beauty and elegance.

See also: lust, luster, lustre.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,697, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.