lustre
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈlʌstə/
[edit] Alternative forms
- luster (US)
[edit] Etymology
Latin lux, light
[edit] Noun
lustre (uncountable)
- (UK) Alternative spelling of luster. Shine, sheen gleam or polish.
- The brass had a characteristic lustre that practically glowed when it was freshly cleaned.
- By extension, interest, attractiveness, or splendor.
- After so many years in the same field, the job had lost its lustre.
- Refinement, polish, or quality.
- He spoke with all the lustre a seasoned enthusiast should have.
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[edit] Translations
luster — see luster
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[edit] French
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Noun
lustre m. (plural lustres)
- lustre, chandelier
- gloss, shine, lustre
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[edit] Italian
[edit] Adjective
lustre f.
- Feminine plural form of lustro
[edit] Spanish
[edit] Noun
lustre m. (plural lustres)
[edit] Verb
lustre (infinitive lustrar)
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