luster
/ˈlʌstər/
noun
- A soft, shiny brightness on a surface, especially from reflected light.
- The polished silver had a beautiful luster.
- Her hair had a healthy luster after using the conditioner.
- The gemstone's luster made it stand out in the display case.
- An attractive quality that makes something seem exciting or special; glamour or brilliance.
- Her performance brought a new luster to the old play.
- The scandal took the luster off his political career.
- The team's victory added luster to the school's reputation.
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verb
- To give a shiny, bright surface to something; to polish or make glossy.
- The factory lusters the tiles before packaging them.
- The jeweler lusters the metal with a special cloth.
- She lusters her pottery to give it a smooth finish.