请输入您要查询的英文单词：

　

单词 lustre
释义

Trends of
lustre

View usage for:

lustre

(lʌstəʳ)
regional note: in AM, use luster
1. uncountable noun
Lustre is gentle shining light that is reflected from a surface, for example from polished metal.
Gold retains its lustre for far longer than other metals.
It is softer than cotton and nylon and has a similar lustre to silk.
Synonyms: sparkle, shine, glow, glitter More Synonyms of lustre
2. uncountable noun
Lustre is the qualities that something has that make it interesting and exciting.
What do you do if your relationship is beginning to lose its lustre?
Synonyms: excitement, kick [informal], pleasure, thrill More Synonyms of lustre
More Synonyms of lustre

lustre in British English

or US luster (ˈlʌstə)
noun
1. 
reflected light; sheen; gloss
2. 
radiance or brilliance of light
3. 
great splendour of accomplishment, beauty, etc
4. 
a substance used to polish or put a gloss on a surface
5. 
a vase or chandelier from which hang cut-glass drops
6. 
a drop-shaped piece of cut glass or crystal used as a decoration on a chandelier, vase, etc
7. 
a. 
a shiny metallic surface on some pottery and porcelain
b. 
(as modifier)
lustre decoration
8.  mineralogy
the way in which light is reflected from the surface of a mineral. It is one of theproperties by which minerals are defined
verb
9. 
to make, be, or become lustrous
Derived forms
lustreless (ˈlustreless) or US lusterless (ˈlusterless)
adjective
lustrous (ˈlustrous)
adjective
Word origin
C16: from Old French, from Old Italian lustro, from Latin lustrāre to make bright; related to lustrum

lustre in American English

(ˈlʌstər)
noun, verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈlustred or ˈlustring
British
luster1, luster2

Examples of 'lustre' in a sentence
lustre

Her critics say the lustre could fade.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The notion that this race is losing its lustre brings an explosive riposte.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Would that give a third medal added lustre?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
How did something so enjoyable lose its lustre?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But look closely and it loses its lustre.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This race suffered a decline in the middle of the last decade but its lustre has been restored.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The dance lacked lustre and shine.
The Sun (2010)
Over time, its lustre has faded.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
His exploits appeared merely to have added to his lustre in Berlin.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Use in place of your serum, and spray on to styled hair to give it lustre.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This is timely, since you must either restore their lustre or consider making some serious changes.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Once that wears off, it maybe loses a little of its lustre.
The Sun (2008)
Gem still lacks some lustre.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Platinum miners offered London little lustre.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In recent times, the roulette wheels have not been spinning with such regularity and the casinos have lost a little of their lustre.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In both cases, though, the lustre would have faded more quickly with defeat.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
When eye candy loses its lustre, its raison d'être is spent.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Instead, couples ask for things that are decorative or luxurious, that would add lustre to the things they already own.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is the existence of that base, that consensual recognition of social usefulness, that adds lustre and value to those who do get noticed.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
1 (noun) 
Definition
soft shining light reflected from a surface
Gold retains its lustre for far longer than other metals.
Synonyms
sparkle
There was a sparkle in her eye that could not be hidden.
shine
There was a sparkle about her, a shine of anticipation.
glow
The rising sun cast a golden glow over the fields.
glitter
the glitter of strobe lights and mirror balls
dazzle
The sun's dazzle on the water hurt my eyes.
gleam
Her fair hair had a golden gleam.
gloss
The rain produced a black gloss on the asphalt.
brilliance
the brilliance of the sun on the water
sheen
The carpet has a silvery sheen to it.
shimmer
glint
glints of sunlight
brightness
An astronomer can determine the brightness of each star.
radiance
The dim bulb cast a soft radiance over his face.
burnish
resplendence
lambency
luminousness
2 (noun) 
Is your relationship starting to lose its lustre?
Synonyms
excitement
The game had its challenges, excitements and rewards.
kick (informal)
I got a kick out of seeing my name in print.
pleasure
thrill
I remember the thrill of opening presents on Christmas morning.
sensation
She caused a sensation at the Montreal Olympics.
tingle
a sudden tingle of excitement
3 (noun) 
Definition
great splendour or glory
The team is relying too much on names that have lost their lustre.
Synonyms
glory
He had his moment of glory when he won the Berlin Marathon.
honour
He brought honour and glory to his country.
fame
At the height of his fame, his every word was valued.
distinction
He is a composer of distinction and sensitivity.
prestige
Her work gained her international prestige.
renown
She used to be a singer of some renown.
illustriousness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of brightness
An astronomer can determine the brightness of each star.
Synonyms
light,
shine,
sparkle,
glare,
brilliance,
radiance,
luminosity,
incandescence,
effulgence,
refulgence
in the sense of brilliance
Definition
great brightness
the brilliance of the sun on the water
Synonyms
brightness,
blaze,
intensity,
sparkle,
glitter,
dazzle,
gleam,
sheen,
lustre,
radiance,
luminosity,
vividness,
resplendence,
effulgence,
refulgence
in the sense of burnish
Synonyms
shine,
polish,
gloss,
sheen,
lustre,
patina

Nearby words of
lustre

  • lust for or after someone or something
  • lustful
  • lustily
  • lustre
  • lustreless
  • lustrous
  • lusty

Synonyms of 'lustre'

lustre

Explore 'lustre' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of dazzle
Definition
bright light that dazzles
The sun's dazzle on the water hurt my eyes.
Synonyms
brilliance,
intensity,
sparkle,
blaze,
glitter,
gleam,
sheen,
brightness,
lustre,
radiance,
luminosity,
vividness,
resplendence,
effulgence,
refulgence
in the sense of distinction
Definition
excellence of character
He is a composer of distinction and sensitivity.
Synonyms
excellence,
note,
quality,
worth,
account,
rank,
reputation,
importance,
consequence,
fame,
celebrity,
merit,
superiority,
prominence,
greatness,
eminence,
renown,
repute
in the sense of fame
Definition
the state of being widely known or recognized
At the height of his fame, his every word was valued.
Synonyms
prominence,
glory,
celebrity,
stardom,
name,
credit,
reputation,
honour,
prestige,
stature,
eminence,
renown,
repute,
public esteem,
illustriousness
in the sense of gleam
Definition
a small beam or glow of light
Her fair hair had a golden gleam.
Synonyms
brightness,
flash,
gloss,
brilliance,
sheen,
lustre
in the sense of glint
Definition
a bright gleam
glints of sunlight
Synonyms
gleam,
flash,
shine,
sparkle,
glitter,
twinkle,
twinkling,
glimmer
in the sense of glitter
Definition
a sparkling light
the glitter of strobe lights and mirror balls
Synonyms
sparkle,
flash,
shine,
beam,
glare,
gleam,
brilliance,
sheen,
shimmer,
brightness,
lustre,
radiance,
scintillation
in the sense of gloss
Definition
a bright shine on a surface
The rain produced a black gloss on the asphalt.
Synonyms
shine,
gleam,
sheen,
polish,
brilliance,
varnish,
brightness,
veneer,
lustre,
burnish,
patina
in the sense of glow
Definition
a steady light without flames
The rising sun cast a golden glow over the fields.
Synonyms
light,
gleam,
splendour,
glimmer,
brilliance,
brightness,
radiance,
luminosity,
vividness,
incandescence,
phosphorescence,
effulgence,
lambency
in the sense of honour
Definition
fame or glory
He brought honour and glory to his country.
Synonyms
prestige,
credit,
reputation,
glory,
fame,
distinction,
esteem,
dignity,
elevation,
eminence,
renown,
repute,
high standing
in the sense of kick
Definition
an exciting effect
I got a kick out of seeing my name in print.
Synonyms
thrill,
glow,
buzz (slang),
tingle,
high (informal),
sensation

Additional synonyms

in the sense of prestige
Definition
high status or respect resulting from success or achievements
Her work gained her international prestige.
Synonyms
status,
standing,
authority,
influence,
credit,
regard,
weight,
bottom,
reputation,
honour,
importance,
fame,
celebrity,
distinction,
esteem,
stature,
eminence,
kudos,
cachet,
renown,
Brownie points,
mana (New Zealand)
in the sense of radiance
The dim bulb cast a soft radiance over his face.
Synonyms
brightness,
light,
shine,
glow,
glitter,
glare,
gleam,
brilliance,
lustre,
luminosity,
incandescence,
resplendence,
effulgence
in the sense of renown
Definition
widespread good reputation
She used to be a singer of some renown.
Synonyms
fame,
note,
distinction,
repute,
mark,
reputation,
honour,
glory,
celebrity,
acclaim,
stardom,
eminence,
lustre,
illustriousness
in the sense of sensation
Definition
a state of excitement
She caused a sensation at the Montreal Olympics.
Synonyms
excitement,
surprise,
thrill,
stir,
scandal,
furore,
agitation,
commotion
in the sense of sheen
Definition
a glistening brightness on the surface of something
The carpet has a silvery sheen to it.
Synonyms
shine,
gleam,
gloss,
polish,
brightness,
lustre,
burnish,
patina,
shininess
in the sense of shine
Definition
brightness or lustre
There was a sparkle about her, a shine of anticipation.
Synonyms
brightness,
light,
sparkle,
radiance
in the sense of thrill
Definition
a sudden sensation of excitement and pleasure
I remember the thrill of opening presents on Christmas morning.
Synonyms
pleasure,
charge (slang),
kick (informal),
glow,
sensation,
buzz (slang),
high,
stimulation,
tingle,
titillation,
flush of excitement
in the sense of tingle
a sudden tingle of excitement
Synonyms
thrill,
quiver,
shiver,
goose pimples
随便看

　

英语词典包含298861条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。

　

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间：2025/3/14 8:47:27