lustrous meaning and definition

LUSTROUS adjective

Definition of lustrous (adjective)

1. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
   • "bright silver candlesticks"; "a burnished brass knocker"; "she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves"; "rows of shining glasses"; "shiny black patents"
   • synonyms: bright, burnished, shining, shiny
2. brilliant
   • "set a lustrous example for others to follow"; "lustrous actors of the time"
3. reflecting light
   • "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining white enamel"
   • synonyms: glistening, glossy, sheeny, shining, shiny