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lustre

/ˈlʌstə/

/ˈlʌstər/

lustrenoun

lustres

Translations

люстра

The grand lustre hung from the ceiling of the ballroom.

Великолепная люстра висела на потолке бального зала.

блеск

The lustre of the polished silver was dazzling.

Блеск полированного серебра был ослепительным.

Additional translations

сияние

глянец

слава

Definitions

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

The lustre of the polished wood made the furniture look exquisite.

A thin coating containing unoxidized metal which gives an iridescent glaze to ceramics.

The potter applied a lustre to the vase, giving it a shimmering finish.

A chandelier or candelabra, especially one of elaborate design.

The grand lustre hanging in the ballroom was adorned with countless crystals.

Renown or glory; great distinction or brilliant fame.

The Nobel Prize added further lustre to her already impressive career.

Synonyms

lustreverb

lustred

Past Simple

lustred

Past Participle

lustering

Gerund

Rare and chiefly literary; to make something lustrous.

Definitions

To give a sheen or polish to; to make lustrous.

The silversmith carefully lustred the goblet until it gleamed.

Synonyms

gild

enliven

make shiny

sheen up

lustreadjective

/ˈlʌstə/

/ˈlʌstər/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "lustre glaze", "lustre finish".

Definitions

Having or relating to sheen or brilliance (used only before a noun).

The potter experimented with a lustre finish on the newly fired bowl.