Meaning of lustrous in English

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    lustrous

    Definitions

    1. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing

    Examples

    • « reflecting a sheen or glow »
    • « bright silver candlesticks »
    • « a burnished brass knocker »
    • « she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves »
    • « rows of shining glasses »
    • « shiny black patents »

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  2. 2. brilliant

    Examples

    • « set a lustrous example for others to follow »
    • « lustrous actors of the time »

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  3. 3. reflecting light

    Examples

    • « glistening bodies of swimmers »
    • « the horse's glossy coat »
    • « lustrous auburn hair »
    • « saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet »
    • « shining white enamel »

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