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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
shiny
glossy
brilliant
radiant
gleaming
illustrious
distinguished
Antonyms
dull
matte
dark
obscure
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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