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lustrous

[ˈlʌstrəs]
adjective
lustroso
1. shining or glowing with light; having a soft glow or shine
The lustrous pearl gleamed in the moonlight.
A pérola lustrosa brilhava à luz da lua.
2. having great splendor or distinction; illustrious
She had a lustrous career in academia.
Ela teve uma carreira lustrosa na academia.
3. reflecting light smoothly and evenly; bright and polished
The lustrous fabric caught everyone's attention at the fashion show.
O tecido lustroso chamou a atenção de todos no desfile de moda.
Synonyms
shinyglossybrilliantradiantgleamingillustriousdistinguished
Antonyms
dullmattedarkobscure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lustroso
most common usage
São Paulo
lustroso
standard usage, also brilhante
Rio de Janeiro
lustroso
standard usage
Portugal
lustroso
formal and literary usage; also lustrado

Related Idioms & Phrases

lustrous reputation - reputação brilhante
lustrous surface - superfície reluzente
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