Lustrous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Reflecting light; "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining white enamel".
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Meaning 2
Made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; "bright silver candlesticks"; "a burnished brass knocker"; "she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves"; "rows of shining glasses"; "shiny black patents".
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Examples
- Her eyes shone with lustrous excitement as she walked down the red carpet.
- The athlete's body was lean and strong, with lustrous skin that glowed from months of hard training.
- After years of use, the once-lustrous marble countertop had lost its sheen and developed a dull patina.
- She had long, lustrous hair the color of darkest mahogany that cascaded down her back like a waterfall.
- The beautifully polished surface of the table was so lustrous it reflected the room's surroundings like a mirror.
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Meaning 3
Brilliant; "set a lustrous example for others to follow"; "lustrous actors of the time".
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- Her lustrous performance on stage earned her a standing ovation from the audience.
- The company's lustrous history of innovation and success was a source of pride for its employees.
- He was a lustrous athlete in his youth, breaking records in track and field events.
- The actress's lustrous career spanned decades, with numerous award-winning performances to her credit.
- The professor's lustrous lectures on physics inspired a new generation of scientists and researchers.