lustrous

adjective

lus·​trous ˈlə-strəs 

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

… set a lustrous example for others to follow.

—Russell Grenfell

lustrously adverb

lustrousness noun

Synonyms of lustrous

• 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

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

lustrous silver jewelry adorned her neck

Recent Examples on the Web

The drugstore gem delivers a bronzey glow and can be used as a complexion base, liquid highlighter, and lustrous body shimmer. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 24 June 2026

The design house has collaborated with esteemed names ranging from Zaha Hadid to Verner Panton and is best known for its lustrous silver tabletop pieces. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026

This is why many pregnant women notice a particularly thick and lustrous mane. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026

While the minimalist silhouette is usually worn in a lustrous, rich satin, the actress’ pair were crafted in a bright neon orange patent leather material. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1