lustrous — having a gentle shining light that comes from a surface
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a gentle shining light that comes from a surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlʌstrəs/
Example Sentences
- The vampire's lustrous teeth gleamed suspiciously in the moonlight - clearly he'd been using premium toothpaste for centuries.
- The lustrous marble floors of the museum reflected every visitor's confused expression perfectly.
- Her lustrous black hair was so shiny that birds kept trying to nest in it, mistaking it for a mirror lake.
lustrous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlʌstrəs/]
having a gentle shining light that comes from a surface
Her lustrous hair caught every ray of morning sunlight.
An industrious craftsman creates lustrous blades, earning illustrious fame!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'lustrum' meaning a purification ceremony or period of five years, which derived from 'lustro' meaning 'to brighten' or 'to purify.' The suffix '-ous' was added to form an adjective meaning 'having the quality of brightness.'
Breakdown
lust- (from Latin lustrum, brightness/shine) + -rous/-ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'having the quality of') = lustrous (shining brightly)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire's lustrous teeth gleamed suspiciously in the moonlight - clearly he'd been using premium toothpaste for centuries.”
“The lustrous marble floors of the museum reflected every visitor's confused expression perfectly.”
“Her lustrous black hair was so shiny that birds kept trying to nest in it, mistaking it for a mirror lake.”
“The lustrous coating on the new car made it visible from space.”
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