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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024lus•ter1 /ˈlʌstɚ/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- the state or quality of shining by reflecting light:the luster of satin.
- radiant brightness;
brilliance;
radiance:the luster in her eyes. - distinction;
glory:achievements that add luster to one's name.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] ˈlus•tre. lus•ter•less, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024lus•ter1 (lus′tər),USA pronunciation n. - the state or quality of shining by reflecting light;
glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss:the luster of satin. - a substance, as a coating or polish, used to impart sheen or gloss.
- radiant or luminous brightness;
brilliance;
radiance. - radiance of beauty, excellence, merit, distinction, or glory:achievements that add luster to one's name.
- a shining object, esp. one used for decoration, as a cut-glass pendant or ornament.
- a chandelier, candleholder, etc., ornamented with cut-glass pendants.
- any natural or synthetic fabric with a lustrous finish.
- Also called metallic luster. an iridescent metallic film produced on the surface of a ceramic glaze.
- Mineralogythe nature of a mineral surface with respect to its reflective qualities:greasy luster.
v.t. - to finish (fur, cloth, pottery, etc.) with a luster or gloss.
v.i. - to be or become lustrous.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] lustre. - Latin lūstrāre to purify ceremonially, derivative of lūstrum lustrum
- Italian lustro, derivative of lustrare to polish, purify
- Middle French lustre
- 1515–25
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See polish.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dullness.
lus•ter2 (lus′tər),USA pronunciation n. - British Termslustrum (def. 1).
Also,[esp. Brit.,] lustre. - Latin lūstrum. See lustrum
- late Middle English lustre 1375–1425
- a person who lusts:a luster after power.
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