lustrousness
Bright surface gleam
Lustrousness is the quality of having a soft, glowing shine—the kind of radiance that comes from reflected light rather than its own source.
Hair, fabric, pearls, and polished wood all possess lustrousness when they catch light and seem to glow warmly.
The lustrousness of her silk gown caught everyone's attention.
Shine or annotation
- glossinessReflective surface quality
- satinySmooth and lustrous
- silkinessSmooth, lustrous texture
- sleeknessSmooth, lustrous quality
smoothness · silken · pearlescence · opalescence · iridescence · reflectivity · burnish · patina
Emit flashing light
- dazzleImpress through radiance
- gleamFaint reflected light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
shine · scintillation · radiance · effulgence · refulgence · incandescence · luminosity · resplendence
Friction-based shine work
- buffedRubbed to shine
- waxedCoated for shine
- varnishedCoated with clear gloss
- lacqueredCoated with hard gloss
enameled · glazed · finished · rubbed · burnished · polished · detailing · restoration
Fine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- velvetThick-pile textile
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- damaskReversible figured fabric
taffeta · charmeuse · organza · lamé · jacquard · chintz · sateen · shantung
Smooth, lustrous texture
- glossinessReflective surface quality
- healthyIn good physical condition
- conditionedTaught automatic responses
- sleeknessSmooth, lustrous quality
bounce · vitality · richness · softness · manageability · brilliantine · pomade · serum
gloss
Shine or annotation
- glossinessReflective surface quality
- satinySmooth and lustrous
- silkinessSmooth, lustrous texture
sleekness · smoothness · silken · pearlescence · opalescence · iridescence · reflectivity · burnish · patina · gleam
sparkle
Emit flashing light
glitter · shine · scintillation · radiance · effulgence · refulgence · incandescence · luminosity · resplendence · coruscation
buffing
Friction-based shine work
lacquered · enameled · glazed · finished · rubbed · burnished · polished · detailing · restoration · coating
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
damask · taffeta · charmeuse · organza · lamé · jacquard · chintz · sateen · shantung · duchess
silkiness
Smooth, lustrous texture
- glossinessReflective surface quality
- healthyIn good physical condition
- conditionedTaught automatic responses
sleekness · bounce · vitality · richness · softness · manageability · brilliantine · pomade · serum · treatment
lustrousnessdullness
Lack of stimulation
matteness · lackluster · dulness · lusterlessness · matte finish
illustrate, luster, illustration, lustrous, illustrious, illustrated, lackluster, illustrator, illustrating