lustre

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Alternative spellings 1.3 Etymology 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Antonyms 1.4.2 Derived terms 1.4.3 Related terms 1.4.4 Translations 2 French 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Noun 2.2.1 Related terms 3 Italian 3.1 Adjective 4 Spanish 4.1 Adjective

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlʌstə/

[edit] Alternative spellings

• luster (US)

[edit] Etymology

Latin lux, light

[edit] Noun

lustre (uncountable)

1. (British) Alternative spelling of luster. Shine, sheen gleam or polish.

   The brass had a characteristic lustre that practically glowed when it was freshly cleaned.

2. By extension, interest, attractiveness, or splendor.

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

3. Refinement, polish, or quality.

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

[edit] Antonyms

• dullness
• lacklustre

[edit] Derived terms

• lustreware

[edit] Related terms

• lustrous

[edit] Translations

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[edit] French

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /lystʁ/, SAMPA: /lystR/

[edit] Noun

lustre m. (plural lustres)

1. lustre, chandelier
2. gloss, shine, lustre

[edit] Related terms

• lustrage
• lustrer
• lustrine

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Adjective

lustre f.

1. Feminine plural form of lustro

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[edit] Spanish

[edit] Adjective

lustre m. and f. (plural lustres)

1. luster