luster

luster

luster¹ [lus′tər]

n.

[Fr lustre < It lustro < lustrare < L, to light, illumine < lustrum, LUSTRUM]

1. the quality, condition, or fact of shining by reflected light; gloss; sheen

2. brightness; radiance; brilliance

3.

a) radiant beauty

b) great fame or distinction; glory

4.

a) any of the glass pendants on a chandelier or candlestick

b) a chandelier, etc. adorned with such pendants

5. a substance used to give luster to an object

6. a glossy fabric of cotton and wool

7. the reflecting quality and brilliance of the surface of a mineral

8. a metallic, sometimes iridescent, appearance given to pottery by a glaze

vt.

1. to give a lustrous finish or gloss to

2. to add glory or fame to

vi.

to be or become lustrous

lusterless

adj.

luster² [lus′tər]

n.

LUSTRUM (sense 2)