nounπShareShine, polish or sparkle."He polished the brass doorknob to a high luster."appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBy extension, brilliance, attractiveness or splendor."After so many years in the same field, the job had lost its luster."appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRefinement, polish or quality."He spoke with all the lustre a seasoned enthusiast should have."qualityappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA candlestick, chandelier, girandole, etc. generally of an ornamental character."The antique store was filled with beautiful lustres, their crystal pendants sparkling in the afternoon sun. "architectureartstylebuildingitemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA substance that imparts lustre to a surface, such as plumbago or a glaze."The pottery class teaches us how to create vibrant lustres for our ceramic bowls using different metal oxides. "materialsubstanceappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLusterware."The antique shop displayed several lustres, their iridescent surfaces catching the light beautifully. "materialartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fabric of wool and cotton with a lustrous surface, used for women's dresses."Her grandmother's old-fashioned dresses, made of shimmering lustres, were carefully stored in a cedar chest. "materialappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lustrum, quinquennium, a period of five years, originally the interval between Roman censuses.""After several lustres of dedicated service, the teacher received a lifetime achievement award for her commitment to the school." "historytimeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who lusts."The gossip website was full of lustres eager to share unflattering stories about celebrities. "characterhumanpersonmoralmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe way in which the surface of any particular type of mineral reflects light differently from other minerals, which is helpful in telling minerals apart."Comparing the lustres of pyrite and gold helps us quickly tell them apart, even if they look similar. "geologymineralappearancescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA glass ornament such as a prism or cut glass dangling beneath a chandelier; usually in clusters or festoons"The antique chandelier sparkled, its many lustres catching the light and scattering rainbows across the ballroom floor. "architectureartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chandelier, particularly one decorated with glass lustres"The grand ballroom's centerpiece was a magnificent lustre, glittering with hundreds of colorful glass lustres. "architectureartstylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
