Definitions for LUSTROUS
ˈlʌs trəslus·trous

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bright, burnished, lustrous, shining, shinyadjective

   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"

2. lustrousadjective

   brilliant

   "set a lustrous example for others to follow"; "lustrous actors of the time"

3. glistening, glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shiny, shiningadjective

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lustrousadjective

   Having a glow.

2. lustrousadjective

   As if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lustrousadjective

   Bright; shining; luminous.

   Etymology: from lustre.

   Noble heroes, my sword and yours are kin, good sparks and lustrous. William Shakespeare, All’s well that ends well.

   The more lustrous the imagination is, it filleth and fixeth the better. Francis Bacon, Nat. Hist. №. 956.

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1. lustrous

   Lustrous refers to something that is shiny, bright or glossy, often due to its reflective properties or polished surface. It is often used to describe materials like metals, minerals, fabrics, hair or eyes that have a shine or glow.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lustrousadjective

   bright; shining; luminous

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. lustreux. See 3d Luster.]

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce LUSTROUS?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Tessa

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How to say LUSTROUS in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of LUSTROUS in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of LUSTROUS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of LUSTROUS in a Sentence

1. Phillips Brooks:

   The earth has grown old with its burden of care But at Christmas it always is young, The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair And its soul full of music breaks the air, When the song of angels is sung.

2. Somadeva:

   The empty beds of rivers fill again; Trees leafless now renew their vernal bloom; Returning moons their lustrous phase resume; But man a second youth expects in vain.*

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=LUSTROUS
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lustrous
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=LUSTROUS
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LUSTROUS
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=LUSTROUS