luster

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a quality that outshines the usual
  2. noun the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
  3. noun a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

Etymology

From Middle French lustre, from Old Italian lustro, from Old Italian lustrare (“brighten”), from Latin lūstrō (“to purify, to brighten”), from Latin lūstrum (“purification ritual”).

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Synonyms

lustre, brilliancy, splendor, splendour

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