Lustrous
adjective
Shiny, reflecting light.
Her lustrous hair caught everyone's attention.
Often appears as...
- lustrous hair
- lustrous pearl
adjective
Impressively beautiful, in a dignified or sophisticated way.
The lustrous elegance of the event left everyone in awe.
Often appears as...
- lustrous elegance
- lustrous beauty
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
adjective
Shiny, reflecting light.
Her lustrous hair caught everyone's attention.
Often appears as...
- lustrous hair
- lustrous pearl
adjective
Impressively beautiful, in a dignified or sophisticated way.
The lustrous elegance of the event left everyone in awe.
Often appears as...
- lustrous elegance
- lustrous beauty
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Use 'lustrous' when highlighting the visual appeal of an object due to its shine.
The artist admired the lustrous finish on her newly sculpted vase.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Light
Best used when an object's shine is natural or enhanced by light, not artificially created.
The lustrous glow of the full moon captivated the night hikers.
Pro Tip 3/3Healthy Appearance
Implies health and vitality, especially when describing hair, skin, or eyes.
After using the new shampoo, her hair was noticeably more lustrous.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Use 'lustrous' when highlighting the visual appeal of an object due to its shine.
The artist admired the lustrous finish on her newly sculpted vase.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Light
Best used when an object's shine is natural or enhanced by light, not artificially created.
The lustrous glow of the full moon captivated the night hikers.
Pro Tip 3/3Healthy Appearance
Implies health and vitality, especially when describing hair, skin, or eyes.
After using the new shampoo, her hair was noticeably more lustrous.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Use 'lustrous' when highlighting the visual appeal of an object due to its shine.
The artist admired the lustrous finish on her newly sculpted vase.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Light
Best used when an object's shine is natural or enhanced by light, not artificially created.
The lustrous glow of the full moon captivated the night hikers.
Pro Tip 3/3Healthy Appearance
Implies health and vitality, especially when describing hair, skin, or eyes.
After using the new shampoo, her hair was noticeably more lustrous.
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Video examples
The science of...
Many visual beauty standards vary between cultures and eras, and signs of youth, fertility and good health, such as long lustrous hair, or smooth, scar-free skin, are almost always in demand because they're associated with reproductive fitness. And when the eyes spot something they like,
Video examples
The science of...
Many visual beauty standards vary between cultures and eras, and signs of youth, fertility and good health, such as long lustrous hair, or smooth, scar-free skin, are almost always in demand because they're associated with reproductive fitness. And when the eyes spot something they like,
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Justin Cartwright
British Novelist
The Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford is an astonishing building, designed by Christopher Wren. Its painted ceiling has just been restored so that the darkish miasma that was Robert Streeter's original allegory of truth and light striking the university is now bright with playful cherubs and lustrous clouds.
Quote examples
Phillips Brooks
American Clergyman
The earth has grown old with its burden of care, but at Christmas it always is young, the heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair, and its soul full of music breaks the air, when the song of angels is sung.
Quote examples
Justin Cartwright
British Novelist
The Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford is an astonishing building, designed by Christopher Wren. Its painted ceiling has just been restored so that the darkish miasma that was Robert Streeter's original allegory of truth and light striking the university is now bright with playful cherubs and lustrous clouds.
Quote examples
Phillips Brooks
American Clergyman
The earth has grown old with its burden of care, but at Christmas it always is young, the heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair, and its soul full of music breaks the air, when the song of angels is sung.
Example 1 of 2
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