lustrous
pronunciation
How to pronounce lustrous in British English:
UK [ˈlʌstrəs]
How to pronounce lustrous in American English:
US [ˈlʌstrəs]
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- Adjective:
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
- brilliant
- reflecting light
Word Origin
- lustrous
- c. 1600, from luster + -ous. Related: Lustrously; lustrousness.
Example
- 1. Reveal secret behind his soft and lustrous curly hair
- 2. A soft lustrous voice echoed in my ears .
- 3. Achene lustrous , easily detached from perianth ; stigma usually deciduous .
- 4. Creates a lustrous pearled appearance .
- 5. Tree of eastern north america with thin lustrous yellow or gray bark .