Definitions for lustrous

Definitions for (adj) lustrous

Main entry: glistening, glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shining, shiny

Definition: reflecting light

Usage: 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


Main entry: lustrous

Definition: brilliant

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


Main entry: bright, burnished, shining, shiny, lustrous

Definition: made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

Usage: 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


Visual thesaurus for lustrous