lustre
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- IPA: /ˈlʌstə/
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- luster (US)
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lustre (uncountable)
- (British) 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 luster.
- Refinement, polish, or quality.
- He spoke with all the lustre a seasoned enthusiast should have.
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luster — see luster
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lustre m. (plural lustres)
- lustre, chandelier
- gloss, shine, lustre
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lustre f.
- Feminine plural form of lustro
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lustre m. and f. (plural lustres)