LUSTROUS

• (adj.) reflecting light

  "glistening bodies of swimmers", "the horse's glossy coat", "lustrous auburn hair", "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet", "shining white enamel"

  synonyms : glistening , glossy , sheeny , shining , shiny

• (adj.) brilliant

  "set a lustrous example for others to follow", "lustrous actors of the time"

• (adj.) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

  "bright silver candlesticks", "a burnished brass knocker", "she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves", "rows of shining glasses", "shiny black patents"

  synonyms : bright , burnished , shining , shiny

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