lustrous

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adjective

lus·​trous ˈlə-strəs 

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: 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

… set a lustrous example for others to follow.

—Russell Grenfell

lustrously adverb

lustrousness noun

lustrousness

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noun

lus·​trous·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being lustrous

Synonyms of lustrous

Adjective

• luminous
• dazzling
• shining
• glowing
• shiny
• bright
• radiant
• gleaming
• brilliant
• shimmering

Choose the Right Synonym for lustrous

bright, brilliant, radiant, luminous, lustrous mean shining or glowing with light.

bright implies emitting or reflecting a high degree of light.

brilliant implies intense often sparkling brightness.

radiant stresses the emission or seeming emission of rays of light.

luminous implies emission of steady, suffused, glowing light by reflection or in surrounding darkness.

lustrous stresses an even, rich light from a surface that reflects brightly without glittering.

Examples of lustrous in a Sentence

Adjective

the lustrous finish on the satin bedspread adds to the feeling of luxury

lustrous silver jewelry adorned her neck

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The pumps’ uppers and heel counter are built from a combination of semi-sheer tulle and lustrous satin in a dainty powder pink shade. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Cassina Ardys Low Table Lacquer can make vibrant colors appear even more lustrous. — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026

The Verity star has been looking simply divine—from her long, lustrous hair to her standout red carpet fashion moments to her dewy, plump skin. — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 3 Oct. 2026

Smooth layered hair with hair straightening products, then style with a flat iron for long, lustrous locks. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1