luster
pronunciation
How to pronounce luster in British English:
UK [ˈlʌstə]
How to pronounce luster in American English:
US [ˈlʌstər]
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- Noun:
- a quality that outshines the usual
- the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
- a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
Word Origin
- luster (n.1)
- "gloss, radiance," 1520s, from Middle French lustre "gloss, radiance" (14c.), common Romanic (cognates: Spanish and Portuguese lustre, Rumanian lustru, Italian lustro "splendor, brilliancy"), from Latin lustrare "spread light over, brighten, illumine," related to lucere "shine," lux "light" (see light (n.)).
- luster (n.2)
- "one who lusts," 1590s, agent noun from lust (v.).
Example
- 1. College graduates may be losing some of their luster for reasons beyond technology and trade .
- 2. Has your leather sofa or easy chair lost its luster ?
- 3. Cadillac , in particular , has regained a little of its lost luster .
- 4. Now that the results are in and my swami 's cap can be retired for another year with a little more luster to it , I have a few more thoughts on the tony outcome .
- 5. Thanks to such innovations as a " vibrating power mascara , " plus a handful of celebrity endorsements , the cosmetics giant has regained some of its luster .