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Definition of luster - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
shineUS soft glow, especially from a reflected lightUS
- The luster of the polished table was remarkable..
2.
beautyUS shining beauty or attractivenessUS
- The luster of her smile was unforgettable.
3.
fameRare US shining fame or renownRare US
- The award brought luster to his career.
4.
physicsTECH. US the ability to shine when light is appliedTECH. US
- The diamond's luster was breathtaking.
Origin of luster
Latin, lustrare (to make bright)
Terms with luster included in their meaning
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gem
mineral with a pearly luster used as a gemstone
metal surface
lose luster, especially due to exposure to air or moisture
gemstone
golden-brown gemstone with a silky luster
without luster
in a manner lacking brightness or shine
geology
mineral with metallic luster
glossy mineral
gemstone with a silky luster
jewelry
having a diamond-like luster
geology
rare mineral with silver, germanium, sulfur, black color, metallic luster
geology mineral
copper iron sulfide mineral with metallic luster and reddish tarnish
entomology
scarabaeid beetle with metallic golden luster
geology
white mineral with vitreous luster and specific chemical formula
shine
impart luster to or make something lustrous
textiles
treated cotton with increased luster and dye affinity
fabric enhancement
enhancing the strength and luster of fabric
textile process
process of treating cotton to improve luster and strength
cotton process
treat cotton with alkali to increase luster, strength, and dye uptake
surface look
seeming like metal, especially in luster or feel
geology mineral
mineral made of tin, copper, iron, sulfur, dark gray with metallic luster
ore
dark grey mineral with metallic luster, source of tin in mining
Examples of luster in a sentence
Her hair had a natural luster under the sunlight. The luster of the diamond caught everyone's eye. Her hair had a natural luster that was enviable. Her performance added luster to the event. The discovery brought luster to the scientist's name. The luster of the metal attracted buyers.
Under the light, the luster of the gem was evident.
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- French:éclat, lustre, ...
- German:Glanz, Ausstrahlung, ...
- Italian:lucentezza, lustro, ...
- Spanish:brillo, resplandor, ...
- Portuguese:lustro, prestígio, ...
- Chinese:光泽, 光彩, ...
- Japanese:輝き, 名声, ...
- Arabic:بَرِيق, تَألُّق, ...
- Hebrew:בָּרָק, חֵן זֹרֵחַ, ...
- Russian:блеск, лоск, ...
- Ukrainian:блиск, слава, ...
- Hindi:चमक, कांति, ...
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