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lustrous

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Having a rich, smooth shine or glow.

The restorer polished the wood until it had a lustrous finish.

Dictionary practice example.

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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