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单词 lustrously
释义

lustrous

adjective

lus·​trous ˈlə-strəs How to pronounce lustrous (audio)
1
: reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
a lustrous satin
the lustrous glow of an opal
2
: radiant in character or reputation : illustrious
set a lustrous example for others to follow Russell Grenfell
lustrously adverb
lustrousness noun

Synonyms

  • beaming
  • bedazzling
  • bright
  • brilliant
  • candescent
  • clear
  • dazzling
  • effulgent
  • fulgent
  • glowing
  • incandescent
  • lambent
  • lucent
  • lucid
  • luminous
  • radiant
  • refulgent
  • sheeny
  • shining
  • shiny
  • splendid
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Example Sentences

the lustrous finish on the satin bedspread adds to the feeling of luxury lustrous silver jewelry adorned her neck
Recent Examples on the Web The exterior features a lustrous but discreet Cardinal Red Metallic finish, and an oh-so-period-correct Everflex roof. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 Andrea Jorös, a darkly lustrous soprano, was the Count’s fiancée, Arminda. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 McKim produced a flawless specimen of High Renaissance classicism, executed in lustrous Tennessee marble, one of the world’s loveliest libraries. Michael J. Lewis, WSJ, 27 July 2022 Fine finisher Uriu Nuance coated the walls in E25-61 by Fine Paints of Europe, a lustrous cobalt blue. Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 4 Aug. 2022 While some carmakers have started building cobalt-free batteries—many Tesla batteries now rely instead on lithium phosphate—the demand for the hard, lustrous gray material is only likely to increase. Carlton Reid, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 As a result, the formula provides a lightweight yet lustrous, buildable, and long-lasting finish that can be worn under masks, providing the most-popping lip gloss—but with bolder color, and without stickiness or feathering. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 July 2022 Bravo had a lustrous chance in the 77th minute, steadying the ball on the volley and sending a rocket to the upper portion of goal. oregonlive, 17 July 2022 Assistant concertmaster Stephen Tavani did lustrous work as the score’s protagonist, but his colleagues on clarinet, oboe, bassoon, cello, and harp were no less evocative conjuring a string of colorful moods and characters. Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 11 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

lustrous

adjective

lus·​trous
ˈlə-strəs
: having a shiny quality
a lustrous marble counter

lustrously

adverb

as in bright
in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light he tenderly caressed her lustrously soft hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • bright
  • brightly
  • luminously
  • dazzlingly
  • radiantly
  • incandescently
  • glowingly
  • splendidly
  • brilliantly
  • burningly
  • glitteringly
  • blazingly
  • lambently
  • fulgently
  • flamingly
  • blindingly
  • glaringly
  • flaringly
  • flickeringly
  • pellucidly
  • opalescently

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dimly
  • dully
  • darkly
  • obscurely
  • somberly
  • murkily
  • gloomily
  • duskily
  • shadily
  • cloudily
  • shadowily
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