lustre (Meaning)

Wordnet

lustre (n)

a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

a quality that outshines the usual

the visual property of something that shines with reflected light

Webster

lustre (n.)

Brilliancy; splendor; brightness; glitter.

Renown; splendor; distinction; glory.

A candlestick, chandelier, girandole, or the like, generally of an ornamental character.

The appearance of the surface of a mineral as affected by, or dependent upon, peculiarities of its reflecting qualities.

A substance which imparts luster to a surface, as plumbago and some of the glazes.

A fabric of wool and cotton with a lustrous surface, -- used for women's dresses.

Same as Luster.

Webster

lustre (v. t.)

To make lustrous.

lustre Sentence Examples

  1. The lustrous silk fabric shimmered under the stage lights, creating a mesmerizing effect.
  2. The antique silver ring had lost some of its original lustre over time.
  3. The polished chrome bumper of the vintage car exuded a glossy lustre.
  4. The diamond's crystalline structure allowed it to reflect light with extraordinary lustre.
  5. The glaze on the ceramic vase imparted a brilliant lustre that complemented its intricate design.
  6. The luscious fruit, with its vibrant colors and glossy lustre, was irresistible.
  7. The artist used a combination of metallic pigments to create a painting with a subtle, iridescent lustre.
  8. The moonlight cast a silvery lustre upon the sleeping lake, transforming it into a shimmering masterpiece.
  9. The iridescent feathers of the peacock displayed a kaleidoscope of colors and a captivating lustre.
  10. The mother's eyes held a radiant lustre that reflected her love and pride for her child.

FAQs About the word lustre

a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain, a quality that outshines the usual, the visual property of something that shines with reflected lightBrilliancy; sp

brilliance,sheen, shine, polish, gloss, luminance, glow, illumination, glint, twinkle

dirtiness, drabness, dimness, dulness, dulness, flatness, dimness, dirtiness, dullness, drabness

The lustrous silk fabric shimmered under the stage lights, creating a mesmerizing effect.

The antique silver ring had lost some of its original lustre over time.

The polished chrome bumper of the vintage car exuded a glossy lustre.

The diamond's crystalline structure allowed it to reflect light with extraordinary lustre.