- lustrously
- adverb see lustrous
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
lustrously
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lustrously — lustrous ► ADJECTIVE ▪ having lustre; shining. DERIVATIVES lustrously adverb lustrousness noun … English terms dictionary
Lustrously — Lustrous Lus trous, a. [Cf. F. lustreux. See 3d {Luster}.] Bright; shining; luminous. Good sparks and lustrous. Shak. {Lus trous*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lustrously — See lustrous. * * * … Universalium
lustrously — adverb In a lustrous manner, glossily … Wiktionary
lustrously — adv. in a glossy manner, shinily … English contemporary dictionary
lustrously — lus·trous·ly … English syllables
lustrously — adverb : in a lustrous manner * * * lusˈtrously adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑lustre … Useful english dictionary
lustrous — lustrously, adv. lustrousness, n. /lus treuhs/, adj. 1. having luster; shining; luminous: lustrous eyes. 2. brilliant; splendid; resplendent; illustrious: a lustrous career. [1595 1605; LUST(E)R1 + OUS] Syn. 1. gleaming, radiant, glowing,… … Universalium
lustrous — adjective Date: 1601 1. reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle < a lustrous satin > < the lustrous glow of an opal > 2. radiant in character or reputation ; illustrious Synonyms: see bright • lustrously adverb • … New Collegiate Dictionary
waxen — adjective Date: before 12th century 1. made of or covered with wax 2. resembling wax: as a. easily molded ; pliable b. seeming to lack vitality or animation ; pallid c. lustrously smooth … New Collegiate Dictionary
