lustre
/ˈlʌstər/
verb
- To give a shiny or glossy surface to something.
- She lustred the metal frame until it gleamed.
- The artist lustred the painting with a final coat of varnish.
- The craftsman lustred the pottery with a special glaze.
noun
- A gentle shine or glow on a surface, often from reflected light.
- The pearls had a soft, creamy lustre.
- Her hair had a natural lustre that caught the sunlight.
- The polish gave the old table a beautiful lustre.
- Brilliance, glory, or distinction; an impressive quality that makes something seem special.
- His achievements have lost some of their lustre over time.
- The festival brought a new lustre to the small town.
- The team's victory added lustre to the school's reputation.
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