luster

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Definitions

n.

A soft glow or sheen reflected from a surface; brilliance or splendor

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v.

To shine or gleam; to give a sheen to something

ε‘ε…‰οΌŒδ½Ώζœ‰ε…‰ζ³½

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
luststem
+
erone who does, agent
=luster

Common Collocations

  • 1.[shine/sheen/glow] luster[ε…‰ζ³½/ι—ͺε…‰/ε…‰θΎ‰]
  • 2.lose lusterε€±εŽ»ε…‰ε½©
  • 3.luster [of/on][ηš„]ε…‰θΎ‰

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The pearl had a soft, lustrous luster.

  • 2.

    The scandal removed all luster from his reputation.

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