LUSTROUSLY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

lustrously

adverb

Definition of lustrously

as in bright

in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light he tenderly caressed her lustrously soft hair

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Hoon Lee is not as famous as Pugh, nor does his character burn as brightly as Cathy’s hatred for societal norms.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Rec Room shines brightly no matter what, especially with the leading players Luis Galindo as Salieri and Rose Morrigan as Mozart.

— Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

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The luminously charismatic 22-year-old Canadian actor from Manitoba plays Carrie White unlike any iteration before.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
As night fell and West Sacramento’s Ziggurat building glowed luminously, guests returned to the sampling tables for an array of desserts.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026

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