lustre

Meanings

• Adjective

  A quality of shining or being shining, especially with a soft and pleasing light.

• An artistic effect produced by the interplay of light and reflected surfaces.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlʌstə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈlʌstə/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

dullness , dullness , lacklustre , dullness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lustre
nature , mature , culture , superature

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Variants

List of all variants of lustre that leads to same result
luster , lusterless , lusters , lustre , lustres , lustered , lustering , lustred , lustring

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Etymology

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From Old French lustre, from lustrer, to shine, polish, from luster, light.

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Trivia

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1. Lustre is often used to describe the appearance of precious metals and gems.

2. In the world of fashion, lustre refers to the sheen or shine of fabric.

3. Lustre is an important consideration in the production of glass, where it is achieved through the addition of various minerals and additives.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sheen: A synonym for lustre, referring to the way an object or surface reflects light.

2. Lusterware: A type of pottery or ceramic that is decorated with a transparent glaze, giving it a lustrous appearance.

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Culture

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In art, lustre is often achieved through the use of glazes or other surface treatments that give an object a glossy or shiny appearance. It is also used metaphorically to describe a person or situation that is attractive or pleasing.

How to Memorize "lustre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a polished surface, such as a piece of silver or a mirror, reflecting light in a soft and pleasing way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word lustre with the shining surface of a pearl or the glossy finish of a car.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lustre is a Light Uniformly Shining and Reflecting Everywhere' to remember the meaning of the word.

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