lustre

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle French lustre. See luster (etymology 1).

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Synonyms

luster

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