LUSTROUS


Meaning of LUSTROUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈləs-trəs ]

adjective

Date: 1601

1. : reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle

a lustrous satin

the lustrous glow of an opal

2. : radiant in character or reputation : illustrious

Synonyms: see bright

• lus·trous·ly adverb

• lus·trous·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.