luster Synonyms
Another word for luster
• noun (Context 1)
A gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface such as polished metal, silk, or pearls.
"Years of careful polishing had given the antique mahogany table a warm, rich sheen."
• noun (Context 2)
Great prestige, glory, or distinction associated with a person, achievement, or institution.
"Winning the international championship added considerable prestige to the university's reputation."
• noun (Context 3)
A thin metallic coating applied to pottery or porcelain to give it an iridescent sheen after firing, or a cut-glass chandelier ornament.
"The museum displayed several nineteenth-century pitchers decorated with a copper glaze."
• verb (Context 4)
To give a glossy sheen or metallic glaze to (fabric, pottery, or metal); or to shine with a soft glow.
"The artisans carefully lustered the ceramic vessels before the final kiln firing."
Opposites of luster
The opposite of luster shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: