lustrous
lus·trous
adj \ˈləs-trəs\Definition of LUSTROUS
1
: reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle <a lustrous satin> <the lustrous glow of an opal>
2
: radiant in character or reputation : illustrious
— lus·trous·ly adverb
— lus·trous·ness noun
Examples of LUSTROUS
- <the lustrous finish on the satin bedspread adds to the feeling of luxury>
- <lustrous silver jewelry adorned her neck>
First Known Use of LUSTROUS
1601
Related to LUSTROUS
Related Words: ablaze, ardent, blazing, burning, combusting, fiery, flaming, red-hot; agleam, aglitter, blinding, coruscant, flaring, flashing, flickering, gemmy, glancing, glaring, gleaming, glimmering, glinting, glistening, glistering, glittering, scintillant, scintillating, shimmering, shimmery, sparkling, sunny, twinkling, winking; burnished, polished, shined; superbright, ultrabright
See Synonym Discussion at bright
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