luster

noun
UK: /ˈlʌstər/
US: /ˈlʌstər/

  1. A soft shine on a surface.

    1. The pearl has a beautiful luster.
    2. This special wax gives the furniture a deep, rich luster.

  2. An attractive quality that gives something special value or status.

    1. The scandal has dimmed the luster of his reputation.
    2. Despite the team's losses, some of the original luster of its early victories remained.

Synonyms

shine glamour brightness gloss prestige radiance sheen
luster verb

  1. To shine softly.

    1. Her hair lusters in the sunlight.
    2. The freshly polished silver lusters under the dimmed lights.

  2. To add a shine or attractive quality to something.

    1. The new paint will luster the old walls.
    2. Winning the award lusters the company's image, attracting new investors and clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "luster" in English means: A soft shine on a surface., An attractive quality that gives something special value or status..

The phonetic transcription of "luster" is /ˈlʌstər/ in British English and /ˈlʌstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "luster": shine, glamour, brightness, gloss, prestige, radiance, sheen.

Example usage of "luster": "The pearl has a beautiful luster.". More examples on the page.