Lustre

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌstər/

Lustre (noun)

  1. a gentle, soft shine on a surface
  2. a special quality that makes something attractive or appealing
  3. a shiny coating on ceramics or pottery

Examples

  • The table had a lustre that caught everyone's eye.
  • The car's paint had a lustre that made it look new.

Common collocations: high lustre, retain lustre, add lustre, bring lustre, lose lustre

Synonyms of Lustre

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Lustre

  • — When describing the lack of shine or brightness.