"Lusters" example sentences

lus·ter

noun

lusters (plural noun)

- a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface:

- the manner in which the surface of a mineral reflects light.

- glory or distinction:

- a thin coating containing unoxidized metal which gives an iridescent glaze to ceramics.

- ceramics with an iridescent metallic glaze; lusterware:

- a fabric or yarn with a sheen or gloss:

- a thin dress material with a cotton warp, woolen weft, and a glossy surface.

- a prismatic glass pendant on a chandelier or other ornament:

- a cut-glass chandelier or candelabra.

lus·ter

noun

lusters (plural noun)

- another term for lustrum

Synonyms

sheen, gloss, glossiness, shine, brightness, radiance, burnish, polish, patina, glow, gleam, glimmer, shimmer, brilliance, sparkle, dazzle, flash, glitter, glint, luminousness, luminosity, luminescence, light, effulgence, refulgence, lambency, coruscation, dullness, darkness, honor, glory, illustriousness, credit, merit, prestige, distinction, eminence, preeminence, notability, consequence, renown, fame, dishonor, glaze, lacquer, shellac, varnish, enamel, patina, coat, coating, covering, finish, lustrum, Legal