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lustre

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈluʃtɾɨ/lus·tre

Definitions

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1

A gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface.

Usage examples

The pearl had a beautiful, soft lustre.
The polish restored the lustre to the old furniture.

Common combinations

the lustre of silkmetallic lustrelose its lustre
2

Glory, distinction, or splendour.

Usage examples

His achievements added lustre to the institution.
The event was attended by people of great lustre.

Common combinations

social lustreadd lustre to
3

Glory, distinction, or splendour.

Usage examples

His achievements added lustre to the institution's reputation.
She was a scientist of great lustre.

Common combinations

add lustre toperson of lustre