adjective
1. brilliant
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set a lustrous example for others to follow
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lustrous actors of the time
• Similar to: ↑glorious
2. reflecting light
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glistening bodies of swimmers
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the horse's glossy coat
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lustrous auburn hair
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saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
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shining white enamel
• Syn: ↑glistening, ↑glossy, ↑sheeny, ↑shiny, ↑shining
• Similar to: ↑bright
• Derivationally related forms: ↑shininess (for: ↑shiny), ↑sheen (for: ↑sheeny), ↑lustre, ↑glossiness (for: ↑glossy)
3. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
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bright silver candlesticks
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a burnished brass knocker
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she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
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rows of shining glasses
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shiny black patents
• Similar to: ↑polished
Useful english dictionary. 2012.