lustre

/ˈlʌstər/
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Other forms: lustres; lustra

Definitions of lustre
  1. noun
    the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
    synonyms: luster, sheen, shininess
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    effulgence, radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency, shine
    the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
  2. noun
    a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
    synonyms: luster
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    glaze
    a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.
  3. noun
    a quality that outshines the usual
    synonyms: brilliancy, luster, splendor, splendour
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    type of:
    brightness
    the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
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