lustre
/'lʌstə/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A soft, gentle sheen or glow on a surface: The quality of shining by reflecting light in a soft, diffuse, and often beautiful way. 2. A quality of brilliance, glory, or distinction: A radiant or splendid attractiveness that makes something or someone stand out. 3. A thin, glossy coating applied to ceramics or other materials: A substance used to give an object a shiny, reflective surface.
Usage
- Describing Physical Appearance: Used to describe the gentle shine on surfaces like polished wood, silk, hair, or pearls.
- The fine silk had a beautiful lustre.
- He polished the silver until it regained its lustre.
- Describing Abstract Qualities: Used figuratively to describe the glory, brilliance, or attractiveness of something non-physical, such as a reputation, achievement, or performance.
- Her remarkable victory added lustre to her career.
- The old story has lost none of its lustre.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To lose its lustre": To become less shiny, attractive, interesting, or impressive over time.
- The once-popular holiday destination has lost its lustre for many travelers.
- "To add lustre to": To enhance the glory, reputation, or attractiveness of something.
- The prestigious award added significant lustre to the university's name.
Variants and Related Words
- Luster: The American English spelling of "lustre".
- Lustrous (adjective): Having lustre; shining softly.
- She had long, lustrous hair.
Synonyms
- Sheen: A soft shine on a surface.
- Gloss: A smooth, shiny appearance.
- Radiance: Light or heat as emitted or reflected; brilliant happiness.
- Brilliance: Intense brightness of light; exceptional talent or intelligence.
Antonyms
- Dullness: Lack of brightness or shine.
- Drabness: Lack of brightness or interest; dreariness.
- Matteness: A surface finish that is not shiny or glossy.
Noun
- the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
- a quality that outshines the usual
- a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain