lustrously

lustrously
adverb see lustrous

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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  • lustrously — lustrous ► ADJECTIVE ▪ having lustre; shining. DERIVATIVES lustrously adverb lustrousness noun …   English terms dictionary

  • Lustrously — Lustrous Lus trous, a. [Cf. F. lustreux. See 3d {Luster}.] Bright; shining; luminous. Good sparks and lustrous. Shak. {Lus trous*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • lustrously — See lustrous. * * * …   Universalium

  • lustrously — adverb In a lustrous manner, glossily …   Wiktionary

  • lustrously — adv. in a glossy manner, shinily …   English contemporary dictionary

  • lustrously — lus·trous·ly …   English syllables

  • lustrously — adverb : in a lustrous manner * * * lusˈtrously adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑lustre …   Useful english dictionary

  • lustrous — lustrously, adv. lustrousness, n. /lus treuhs/, adj. 1. having luster; shining; luminous: lustrous eyes. 2. brilliant; splendid; resplendent; illustrious: a lustrous career. [1595 1605; LUST(E)R1 + OUS] Syn. 1. gleaming, radiant, glowing,… …   Universalium

  • lustrous — adjective Date: 1601 1. reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle < a lustrous satin > < the lustrous glow of an opal > 2. radiant in character or reputation ; illustrious Synonyms: see bright • lustrously adverb • …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • waxen — adjective Date: before 12th century 1. made of or covered with wax 2. resembling wax: as a. easily molded ; pliable b. seeming to lack vitality or animation ; pallid c. lustrously smooth …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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