English

Pronunciation
IPA: /�l�st�/

Alternative spellings
luster (US)

Etymology
L. lux, light

Noun
en-noun|-

1. UK alternative spelling of|luster shine|Shine, sheen gleam or polish.

#:The brass had a characteristic lustre that practically glowed when it was freshly cleaned.

1. By extension, interest, attractiveness, or splendor.

#: After so many years in the same field, the job had lost its luster.

1. refinement|Refinement, polish, or quality.

#:He spoke with all the lustre a seasoned enthusiast should have.

Antonyms
dullness
lacklustre

Derived terms
lustreware

Related terms
lustrous

French

Pronunciation
w:IPA|IPA: /lyst�/
w:SAMPA|SAMPA: /lystR/

Noun
lustre m (plural lustres)

1. lustre, chandelier
2. gloss, shine, lustre

Related terms
lustrage
lustrer
lustrine

Spanish

Adjective
es-adj|s

1. luster

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