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lustrous

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore L words

having a sheen or glow; brilliantly shining

Word origin: From Latin lustrare, to illuminate.

In a sentence

Lustrous in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing lustrous in a sentence.

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.

Synonyms
gleamingradiantshiningglossy
Antonyms
dulldimlacklustermatte
Usage & nuance

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.

Common questions

Questions about “lustrous

Lustrous (adjective) means having a sheen or glow; brilliantly shining
Here is lustrous used in an example sentence: "Her lustrous hair caught the light beautifully as she walked into the room." Another example: "Under the gallery lights, the restored canvas regained the lustrous surface its varnish had long obscured."
Common synonyms for lustrous include gleaming, radiant, shining, glossy.
Antonyms of lustrous include dull, dim, lackluster, matte.
Lustrous clusters with gleaming, radiant, shining, and glossy. Its antonyms dull, dim, lackluster, and matte commonly signal the opposite-sense choice.
Yes. Lustrous is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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