luster
Meaning
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- The ability or condition of shining when light is applied, inclusive of shine, sheen, polish, gloss, sparkle, etc.
- Shining light, luminosity, brightness, shine.
- Shining beauty, splendor, attractiveness or attraction.
- Shining fame, renown, glory.
- Polish, social refinement.
- A thing exhibiting luster, particularly
- A thing exhibiting luster, particularly
- A thing exhibiting luster, particularly
- A thing exhibiting luster, particularly
- A thing exhibiting luster, particularly
- A thing exhibiting luster, particularly
- A thing exhibiting luster, particularly
- (obsolete) A thing exhibiting luster, particularly
Synonyms
glossy finish
desiring person
lusting person
spendor
dry weather
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈlʌstɚ/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle French lustre, from Old Italian lustro, from Old Italian lustrare (“brighten”), from Latin lūstrō (“to purify, to brighten”), from Latin lūstrum (“purification ritual”).
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