luster
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luster
(US)
noun
luster
(US)
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of LUSTER
[singular]
1
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the shiny quality of a surface that reflects light
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the luster of polished metal
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He polished the silverware for hours trying to restore its luster.
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the luster of her eyes
2
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an appealing, exciting, or admired quality
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The trip loses some of its luster [=it becomes less appealing or exciting] after you've done it several times.
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The scandals have tarnished/dimmed his luster. [=damaged his reputation]
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the luster [=renown] of the family's name
— lusterless
(US) or British lustreless adjective-
dull lusterless eyes
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lusterless silverware
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lustrous silk
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a lustrous [=shining] surface
