1
: reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
a lustrous satin
the lustrous glow of an opal
2
: radiant in character or reputation : illustrious
set a lustrous example for others to follow—
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lustrously
adverb
lustrousness
noun
Examples of lustrous in a Sentence
the lustrous finish on the satin bedspread adds to the feeling of luxury
lustrous silver jewelry adorned her neck
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Mary’s hair—once long and lustrous, a lifelong point of pride—was matted to her head, Carlin noticed.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
In a lustrous dupioni fabric, its sleeveless design has two pockets on the side to keep things feeling casual, but also has no shortage of flirty attitude, thanks to the two bows with adorable pleats down the backside.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
The web-like blue and gold dial is housed in a 40mm case made of tantalum, a very hard, ductile, lustrous, blue-gray transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This lustrous airy silk gown with sheer panels along the chest and the back is not only the dreamiest take on a slip dress, but an obvious choice for a minimalist.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
In a lustrous dupioni fabric, its sleeveless design has two pockets on the side to keep things feeling casual, but also has no shortage of flirty attitude, thanks to the two bows with adorable pleats down the backside.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
The web-like blue and gold dial is housed in a 40mm case made of tantalum, a very hard, ductile, lustrous, blue-gray transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This lustrous airy silk gown with sheer panels along the chest and the back is not only the dreamiest take on a slip dress, but an obvious choice for a minimalist.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lustrous
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“Lustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lustrous. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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