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lustres

The correct spelling is lustres.

How to pronounce lustres

noun

Say it like: Lus-tre-s

The correct spelling is lustres. Shine, polish or sparkle. For example: "He polished the brass doorknob to a high luster."

Usage Examples

He polished the brass doorknob to a high luster.

After so many years in the same field, the job had lost its luster.

He spoke with all the lustre a seasoned enthusiast should have.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Shine, polish or sparkle.
  2. 2.By extension, brilliance, attractiveness or splendor.
  3. 3.Refinement, polish or quality.
  4. 4.A candlestick, chandelier, girandole, etc. generally of an ornamental character.
  5. 5.A substance that imparts lustre to a surface, such as plumbago or a glaze.

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