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

But with the Bruins and Golden Bears meeting in their 2026 season opener on Saturday, Gilmore drove back up north, carpooling with his buddy, Dave Merrell, for a rivalry that has lost some of its luster but remains alive. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Any decrease in ratings this season would undermine the luster of NFL games at a time when the league is already holding preliminary discussions with Paramount about the possibility of renewing the company’s current rights deal. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Sep. 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