lustrous
having a sheen or glow; brilliantly shining
Word origin: From Latin lustrare, to illuminate.
Lustrous in a sentence
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Her lustrous hair caught the light beautifully as she walked into the room.
Under the gallery lights, the restored canvas regained the lustrous surface its varnish had long obscured.
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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.
Using “lustrous” well
Lustrous suggests a soft, glowing sheen reflected from a surface, as on hair, pearls, or polished metal. It implies a smooth radiance rather than harsh glare.
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