luster — a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlʌstər/
Korean meaning: 윤기, 광택, 부드러운 빛
Korean pronunciation: **러**스터
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret to lustrous hair was brushing it 100 times every night.
- The politician's reputation lost its luster after the scandal broke out.
- She polished the old lamp so hard that it now has more luster than her future.
luster
NOUN//ˈlʌstər//
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface
a skilled shoe shiner applies final buffing motions to a pair of leather dress shoes with a soft cloth. The circular polishing movements create smooth, even strokes across the shoe surface. The leather transforms from dull and scuffed to gleaming with a soft, warm glow. Light from nearby street lamps reflects gently off the newly polished surface, creating a subtle shine. The customer leans forward to admire the beautiful results while the shoe shiner smiles proudly at his work. Other pedestrians pause to watch the impressive transformation taking place. a gentle sheen and soft glow from the partly reflective polished surface
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin lustrum, meaning 'to purify' or 'to wash clean,' which evolved to describe the bright shine that comes from thorough cleaning and polishing.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret to lustrous hair was brushing it 100 times every night.”
“The politician's reputation lost its luster after the scandal broke out.”
“She polished the old lamp so hard that it now has more luster than her future.”
“The CEO's arrival added luster to the company's boring annual meeting.”
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