Definition of LUSTROUS

lustrous

Adjective Satellite

  • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
    • "she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves"
  • brilliant
    • "set a lustrous example for others to follow"
    • "lustrous actors of the time"
  • reflecting light
    • "lustrous auburn hair"

Adj

  • Having a glow or lustre.
  • As if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.

Adjective

  • Having a soft sheen or glow; shiny and reflective.

Examples

  • His lustrous Words With Friends strategy, full of high-scoring plays, was truly dazzling.

Origin / Etymology

From lustre + -ous.

Scrabble Score: 8

lustrous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lustrous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lustrous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

lustrous: valid Words With Friends Word