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lustrous

/ˈlʌs.trəs/
lus · trous
Adverb:lustrously
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1

Having a soft, rich sheen or glow; shining smoothly by reflecting light.

Example

"The jeweler held up a strand of lustrous pearls that gleamed softly under the display lights."

2

Worthy of admiration and praise; distinguished, brilliant, or illustrious.

Example

"After a lustrous career spanning four decades in orchestral conducting, the maestro announced his retirement."

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• Rhymes for lustrous

• Nearby Words

lustfully
lustfulness
lustily
lustrous
lusty
lute
luvuvhu

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the noun 'lustre' and the suffix '-ous', ultimately tracing back via French and Italian to the Latin verb 'lustrare', meaning 'to illuminate or brighten'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lustrous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lustrous
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