(BrE) (AmE luster) noun [U]
1 the shining quality of a surface:
Her hair had lost its lustre. * The shell had a beautiful pearly lustre.
2 the quality of being special in a way that is exciting:
The presence of the prince added lustre to the occasion.
compareLACKLUSTRE
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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