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Synonyms of luster

7 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for luster is purify. Other synonyms of luster are to ritually cleanse or renew, look, to look over, to survey and den. The opposite of luster is dullness.

Synonyms and similar words for luster

verbSynonym of purify, to ritually cleanse or renew.

  • purify
  • to ritually cleanse or renew

verbSynonym of look, to look over, to survey.

  • look
  • to look over
  • to survey

nounSynonym of den: a dwelling-place in a wilderness, especially for animals.

  • denA small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for...

verbTo give luster to.

  • lustrate obsoleteSynonym of luster, to impart luster to, to make lustrous.

Opposite of luster

nounAntonym(s) of “brilliance”.

Meaning of luster

  1. noun The ability or condition of shining with reflected light; sheen, gleam, gloss, sparkle, shine, etc.
  2. noun The way in which the surface of any particular type of mineral reflects light differently from other minerals, which is helpful in telling minerals apart.
  3. noun Shining light from within, luminosity, brightness, shine.

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Questions about synonyms of luster

What is another word for luster?
Luster has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as purify, to ritually cleanse or renew, look, to look over, to survey, den and lustrate.
What is the opposite of luster?
The opposite of luster is dullness.
What does luster mean?
Luster means the ability or condition of shining with reflected light; sheen, gleam, gloss, sparkle, shine, etc.

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