lustre
Gleam on pearls
Lustre is the British spelling of luster—a soft glow or sheen, especially from reflected light: the lustre of pearls, polished to a high lustre.
Figuratively, lustre means glory or distinction: Her discoveries added lustre to the university's reputation.
Something that has lost its lustre has become dull or less impressive than before.
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- glowSteady, soft light
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
- gleamFaint reflected light
- sheenSoft surface luster
shimmer · sparkle · glint · glimmer · twinkle · iridescence · shining · brightness
Avid fan; also burnish
- burnishPolish by rubbing
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- sheenSoft surface luster
- glossShine or annotation
finish · patina · rub · smooth · shine · coating · varnish · satin
Iridescent shell coating
- iridescenceColor shift from interference
- orientAlign to surroundings
- overtoneSubsidiary meaning or harmonic
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
cultured · freshwater · saltwater · Mikimoto · Tahitian · South Sea · baroque · mother-of-pearl
Elevated rank or renown
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- gloryExalted honor and praise
brilliance · excellence · stature · esteem · honor · fame · prominence · acclaim
Thin lustrous coating
- potteryFired clay objects
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- enamelHard glossy coating
- kilnOven for hardening clay
firing · earthenware · stoneware · bisque · overglaze · underglaze · vitrify · iridescent
brilliance
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- glowSteady, soft light
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
- gleamFaint reflected light
sheen · shimmer · sparkle · glint · glimmer · twinkle · iridescence · shining · brightness · incandescence
buff
Avid fan; also burnish
gloss · finish · patina · rub · smooth · shine · coating · varnish · satin · veneer
nacre
Iridescent shell coating
- iridescenceColor shift from interference
- orientAlign to surroundings
- overtoneSubsidiary meaning or harmonic
shimmering · cultured · freshwater · saltwater · Mikimoto · Tahitian · South Sea · baroque · mother-of-pearl
eminence
Elevated rank or renown
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
glory · brilliance · excellence · stature · esteem · honor · fame · prominence · acclaim · dignity
glaze
Thin lustrous coating
kiln · firing · earthenware · stoneware · bisque · overglaze · underglaze · vitrify · iridescent · metallic
crystal
Ordered-atom solid
candelabra · fixture · ornament · cut-glass · faceted · hanging · ceiling · decorative · sparkling
- propiedadesmasa, peso, color, brillo, hardness
- spellingscolour, color, favour, favor, honour
- splendorsplendor, magnificence, grandeur, brilliance, radiance
- potterypot, pottery, clay pottery, throwing, ceramic vase
- old lampsoil lamp, kerosene lamp, gas lamp, kerosene lantern, oil lantern
lustredullness
Lack of stimulation
matte · lackluster · matte finish · matteness · flatness
- losing luster
- metallic lusterReflective surface of metals
illustrate, luster, lustrous, illustrious, illustrated, lackluster, illustrator, illustrative, illustrates