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Having a rich, smooth shine or glow.

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lustrous

The restorer polished the wood until it had a lustrous finish.
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In the college workshop, Mina noticed that a rough cloth could abrade the finish of an old wooden box, leaving pale marks where she rubbed it. A neighboring box remained lustrous, its smooth surface catching the light from the window.
From Restoring the Workshop.
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