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   lus·ter

   /ˈləstər/

   noun

   • 1. a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface: "the luster of the Milky Way" Similar sheenglossglossinessshinebrightnessradianceburnishpolishpatinaglowgleamglimmershimmerbrilliancebrightnesssparkledazzleflashglitterglintgleamradianceluminousnessluminosityluminescencelightrare:effulgencerefulgencelambencycoruscationOpposite dullnessdarkness
   • ▪ the manner in which the surface of a mineral reflects light.
   • ▪ glory or distinction: "a celebrity player to add luster to the lineup" Similar honorgloryillustriousnesscreditmeritprestigeéclatdistinctioneminencepreeminencenotabilityconsequencerenownfameOpposite dishonor
   • 2. a thin coating containing unoxidized metal which gives an iridescent glaze to ceramics. Similar glazelacquershellacvarnishenamelpatinacoatcoatingcoveringfinish
   • ▪ ceramics with an iridescent metallic glaze; lusterware: "luster jugs"
   • 3. a fabric or yarn with a sheen or gloss: "luster yarn"
   • ▪ a thin dress material with a cotton warp, woolen weft, and a glossy surface. British
   • 4. a prismatic glass pendant on a chandelier or other ornament: "a chandelier dripping with glass lusters"
   • ▪ a cut-glass chandelier or candelabra.

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French, from Italian lustro, from the verb lustrare, from Latin lustrare ‘illuminate’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lusterLuster Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LUSTER is a glow of reflected light : sheen; specifically : the appearance of the surface of a mineral dependent upon its reflecting qualities. How to use luster in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLUSTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LUSTER definition: 1. the brightness that a shiny surface has: 2. a very special, attractive quality that people…. Learn more.

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   Luster definition: the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss. See examples of LUSTER used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lusterLuster - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something with luster has a certain kind of sheen or shininess, like the way a new pair of shoes looks right before you step into a pile of mud. Luster is a noun that commonly refers to a soft sheen, glossy surface, or brightness.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLUSTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   LUSTER meaning: 1. the brightness that a shiny surface has: 2. a very special, attractive quality that people…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLUSTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Luster is gentle shining light that is reflected from a surface, for example from polished metal. These pearls had a fine luster.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › lusterluster - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 8, 2024 · luster ( countable and uncountable, plural lusters) ( American spelling) The ability or condition of shining when light is applied, inclusive of shine, sheen, polish, gloss, sparkle, etc. metallic luster. pearly luster. the diamond's luster. ( figurative) Shining light, luminosity, brightness, shine . the sun's luster.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › lusterLuster Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   LUSTER meaning: 1 : the shiny quality of a surface that reflects light; 2 : an appealing, exciting, or admired quality.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › lusterLuster Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Luster Definition. lŭstər. lusters. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. The quality, condition, or fact of shining by reflected light; gloss; sheen. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Brightness; radiance; brilliance. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Radiant beauty.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionluster noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    the shining quality of a surface synonym sheen Her hair had lost its luster. The shell had a beautiful pearly luster.