lusters
Polished surface qualities
Lusters is the plural of luster, which names a soft, reflected glow—the sheen of polished wood, silk, or healthy hair.
Luster extends to brilliance of achievement or reputation: Her discoveries added luster to the department.
A luster is also a decorative chandelier or candelabrum with hanging glass prisms, or a metallic glaze on pottery.
The spelling lustre is British.
Degree of light emitted
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
- effulgenceRadiant brightness pouring forth
- resplendenceImpressive, dazzling brilliance
splendor · glow · dazzle · incandescence · luminescence · phosphorescence · fluorescence · irradiance
Decorative metallic flecks
- twinkleShine with flickering light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- glimmerFaint, wavering light
- flashBrief burst of light
glint · flicker · scintillation · coruscation · dazzle · iridescence · sequin · crystal
Refined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- grandeurImpressive splendor and scale
opulence · magnificence · sumptuousness · richness · luxuriousness · glory · nobility · stateliness
polish
Smooth by rubbing
glow · gleam · shimmer · glimmer · patina · burnish · finish · wax · lacquer · varnish
brightness
Degree of light emitted
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
- effulgenceRadiant brightness pouring forth
resplendence · splendor · glow · dazzle · incandescence · luminescence · phosphorescence · fluorescence · irradiance · lambency
glitter
Decorative metallic flecks
flash · glint · flicker · scintillation · coruscation · dazzle · iridescence · sequin · crystal · gemstone
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
grandeur · opulence · magnificence · sumptuousness · richness · luxuriousness · glory · nobility · stateliness · regality
lustersmattes
Image-masking sheets or finishes
dullnesses · matte finishes · tarnishes · oxidations · patinas
lustersdullnesses
States of being uninteresting
murkiness · cloudiness · fadedness · opacities · obscurities
- losing luster
- metallic lusterReflective surface of metals