Synonyms of luster

luster 1 of 2

noun

ˈlə-stər 

variants or lustre

1

as in gleam

brightness created by light reflected from a surface

the Hope diamond is famous for its brilliant luster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gleam
• glow
• sheen
• glint
• glare
• shine
• gloss
• polish
• sparkle
• shimmer
• luminance
• burnish
• brilliance
• illumination
• twinkle
• glimmer
• irradiation
• luminescence
• glaze
• luminosity
• blink
• glisten
• radiance
• iridescence
• finish
• flicker
• refulgence
• radiancy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dullness
• flatness
• dimness
• drabness
• dirtiness
• paleness
• grayness
• dinginess
• cloudiness
• obscurity
• gloom
• somberness
• murkiness
• obscureness

2

as in brightness

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brightness
• brilliancy
• brilliance
• lightness
• illumination
• glow
• luminosity
• radiance
• effulgence
• splendor
• dazzle
• light
• glare
• candor
• glint
• luminousness
• gleam
• refulgence
• luminance
• sheen
• lambency
• lustrousness
• flicker
• luminescence
• glimmer
• twinkle
• fluorescence
• shimmer
• gloss
• blaze
• flame
• incandescence
• sparkle
• polish
• shininess
• shine
• flare
• fire
• glitter
• flash
• burnish
• scintillation
• glisten

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dullness
• dark
• blackness
• darkness
• duskiness
• dimness
• somberness
• cloudiness
• gloominess
• obscurity
• haziness
• murkiness
• paleness
• grayness
• colorlessness
• lackluster
• obscureness
• shadiness
• shadowiness

luster

2 of 2

verb

variants or lustre

as in to gleam

to shoot forth bursts of light

her pearl necklace lustered softly in the candlelight of the restaurant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gleam
• sparkle
• shine
• shimmer
• glitter
• flash
• glisten
• glint
• glow
• twinkle
• glimmer
• flame
• glister
• scintillate
• glance
• spangle
• wink
• coruscate
• beam
• dazzle
• winkle
• radiate
• blind
• flare
• glare
• blaze
• bedazzle
• daze
• burn

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of luster

Noun

Over the last year, though, Mayer’s top-prospect luster started to wear off due to underperformance and injuries. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

The store’s décor may consist of old rugs and retro light fixtures, but Tip Top’s luster comes from its devotion to customer service. — New York Times, 31 July 2026

Verb

Make sure to hand-wash any copper items or other precious metals to keep their shine and luster intact and avoid discoloration or tarnishing. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026