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luster
1[ luhs-ter ]
noun
- the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss:
the luster of satin.
Antonyms: dullness
- a substance, as a coating or polish, used to impart sheen or gloss.
- radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance; radiance.
- radiance of beauty, excellence, merit, distinction, or glory:
achievements that add luster to one's name.
- a shining object, especially one used for decoration, as a cut-glass pendant or ornament.
- a chandelier, candleholder, etc., ornamented with cut-glass pendants.
- any natural or synthetic fabric with a lustrous finish.
- Also called metallic luster. an iridescent metallic film produced on the surface of a ceramic glaze.
- Mineralogy. the nature of a mineral surface with respect to its reflective qualities:
greasy luster.
verb (used with object)
- to finish (fur, cloth, pottery, etc.) with a luster or gloss.
verb (used without object)
- to be or become lustrous.
luster
2[ luhs-ter ]
noun
- a person who lusts:
a luster after power.
luster
3[ luhs-ter ]
noun
luster
/ lŭs′tər /
- The shine from the surface of a mineral. Luster is important in describing different kinds of minerals. It is usually characterized as metallic, glassy, pearly, or dull.
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Example Sentences
Yet when our speedster pauses for just a moment, the luster of The Flash fades.
He has already developed a hair product that enhances the luster of red hair and has plans for more products.
Palin arrived at CPAC with her once-blinding luster seriously dimmed.
Needless to say, the gallows humor that is a hallmark of my former profession has lost much of its luster.
Luster says he believed his antiques and other possessions would be sold, with the proceeds going to his two young children.
The brilliance of his wife, and her most fascinating colloquial powers, also reflected much luster upon his name.
She never dimmed the luster of sanctifying grace which beautified her soul by actual sin.
The rigidity of her metallic eyes and their insupportable luster made him shudder, especially when the animal walked towards him.
Articles of brass, copper and bronze may be given a bright luster by dipping them into a solution composed of 50 oz.
A fine luster can be given to zinc by rubbing it with kerosene or a weak solution of sulphuric acid.
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