English Explanatory Dictionary

lustrous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a glow or lustre.
  2. As if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.

Pronunciation

/ˈlʌ.stɹəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lustrous.wav

Word forms

lustrous more lustrous most lustrous

Etymology

From lustre + -ous.

Synonyms

burnished splendent

Derived words

illustrous lustrously lustrousness nonlustrous semilustrous sublustrous unlustrous
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