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variants:
or lustre
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1
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
- the Hope diamond is famous for its brilliant luster
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2
the quality or state of having or giving off light
- on a clear night at sea the stars seem to take on a magical luster
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luster
verb
variants:
or lustre
Synonyms of luster (Entry 2 of 2)
to shoot forth bursts of light
- her pearl necklace lustered softly in the candlelight of the restaurant
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