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lustre

/ˈlʌstə/

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noun noun

Shine, polish or sparkle.

Examples :

"He polished the brass doorknob to a high luster."

"He polished the brass doorknob to a high luster."

appearance quality

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noun noun

By extension, brilliance, attractiveness or splendor.

Examples :

"After so many years in the same field, the job had lost its luster."

"After so many years in the same field, the job had lost its luster."

appearance quality

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noun noun

Refinement, polish or quality.

Examples :

"He spoke with all the lustre a seasoned enthusiast should have."

"He spoke with all the lustre a seasoned enthusiast should have."

quality appearance style

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noun noun

A candlestick, chandelier, girandole, etc. generally of an ornamental character.

Examples :

"The antique shop displayed a dazzling lustre hanging from the ceiling, its many crystals reflecting the sunlight. "

utensil item architecture style appearance building art

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noun noun

A substance that imparts lustre to a surface, such as plumbago or a glaze.

Examples :

"The furniture polisher contained a special lustre that made the old wood shine. "

appearance substance material

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noun noun

Examples :

"The antique shop owner carefully displayed the pieces of lustreware, admiring their beautiful shine. "

art material style appearance

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noun noun

A fabric of wool and cotton with a lustrous surface, used for women's dresses.

Examples :

"The dressmaker recommended using a durable lustre for the school uniforms, as it was both shiny and practical. "

material wear style

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verb

To gleam, have luster.

Examples :

"The freshly polished silverware will lustre under the dining room lights tonight. "

appearance quality

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verb

To give luster, distinguish.

Examples :

"The fresh coat of wax will lustre the car, making it stand out from the others. "

appearance quality

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verb

To give a coating or other treatment to impart physical luster.

Examples :

"The jeweler will lustre the silver teapot to make it shine brightly before putting it on display. "

appearance material style

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noun noun

A lustrum, quinquennium, a period of five years, originally the interval between Roman censuses.

Examples :

"The school's fundraising campaign spanned a lustre, culminating in a successful gala. "

history time period

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noun

Examples :

"The new student's lustre for knowledge was evident in her constant questions in class. "

person human character moral

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noun

The way in which the surface of any particular type of mineral reflects light differently from other minerals, which is helpful in telling minerals apart.

Examples :

"The geologist used the mineral's lustre, specifically its metallic shine, to distinguish the pyrite from the duller quartz. "

mineral geology appearance material

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noun

A glass ornament such as a prism or cut glass dangling beneath a chandelier; usually in clusters or festoons

Examples :

"The light twinkled beautifully as it passed through the lustre of the chandelier in the hotel ballroom. "

architecture item appearance material

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noun

A chandelier, particularly one decorated with glass lustres

Examples :

"The grand ballroom was illuminated by a dazzling lustre that reflected light onto the dancing couples below. "

architecture appearance building item

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Shine, polish or sparkle.

Examples :

"The freshly polished silverware had a beautiful lustre under the dining room lights. "

appearance quality

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By extension, brilliance, attractiveness or splendor.

Examples :

"The new student's presentation had a certain lustre, captivating the audience with its insightful ideas. "

appearance quality

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Refinement, polish or quality.

Examples :

"The old piano, after being professionally restored, regained its original lustre. "

quality appearance

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A candlestick, chandelier, girandole, etc. generally of an ornamental character.

Examples :

"The antique shop displayed a beautiful lustre with delicate glass droplets catching the light. "

utensil appearance item art

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A substance that imparts lustre to a surface, such as plumbago or a glaze.

Examples :

"The furniture polish contained a special lustre that made the old wood shine beautifully. "

appearance material substance

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Examples :

"The sunlight caught the lustreware bowl, making it gleam with a metallic sheen. "

appearance material

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A fabric of wool and cotton with a lustrous surface, used for women's dresses.

Examples :

"My grandmother's old dress, made of a fine lustre, still had a beautiful sheen even after all these years. "

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A lustrum, quinquennium, a period of five years, originally the interval between Roman censuses.

Examples :

"Because no census was held, that particular period was not formally recognized as a lustre despite encompassing five years. "

time history period

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noun

Examples :

"The office gossip described him as a relentless lustre, always chasing after someone new. "

person human character moral