lustering

lus·ter·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [luhs-ter-ing]
- /ˈlʌs tər ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [luhs-ter-ing]
- /ˈlʌs tər ɪŋ/

Definitions of lustering word

noun lustering the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss: the luster of satin. 1
noun lustering a substance, as a coating or polish, used to impart sheen or gloss. 1
noun lustering radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance; radiance. 1
noun lustering radiance of beauty, excellence, merit, distinction, or glory: achievements that add luster to one's name. 1
noun lustering a shining object, especially one used for decoration, as a cut-glass pendant or ornament. 1
noun lustering a chandelier, candleholder, etc., ornamented with cut-glass pendants. 1

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Origin of lustering

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; luster1 + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Lustering

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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lustering popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for lustering

verb lustering

shine — to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
rub — to subject the surface of (a thing or person) to pressure and friction, as in cleaning, smoothing, polishing, coating, massaging, or soothing: to rub a table top with wax polish; to rub the entire back area.
glaze — to furnish or fill with glass: to glaze a window.
furbish — to restore to freshness of appearance or good condition (often followed by up): to furbish a run-down neighborhood; to furbish up one's command of a foreign language.
gloss — an explanation or translation, by means of a marginal or interlinear note, of a technical or unusual expression in a manuscript text.

All 27 Synonyms of lustering

Antonyms for lustering

verb lustering

tarnish — to dull the luster of (a metallic surface), especially by oxidation; discolor.
dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
uncover — to lay bare; disclose; reveal.
strip — to cut, tear, or form into strips.
reveal — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.

All 5 Antonyms of lustering

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Definitions of lustering word

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Origin of lustering

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Parts of speech for Lustering

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lustering usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for lustering

verb lustering

Antonyms for lustering

verb lustering

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