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luster in Dutch

luster in Dutch is lustrum, glans, luister — luster means a gentle shine or sheen, especially on a surface like metal, hair, or pearls.

luster in Dutch

lustrum
noun
glans
noun
(figurative) Shining beauty, splendor, attractiveness or attraction.
luister
noun
(figurative) Shining beauty, splendor, attractiveness or attraction.
splendeur
noun
(figurative) Shining beauty, splendor, attractiveness or attraction.
glans
noun
(obsolete) A glory, an act or thing that imparts fame or renown.
schittering
noun
(obsolete) A glory, an act or thing that imparts fame or renown.
glanzen
verb
(intransitive, now, _, rare) To have luster, to gleam, to shine.
glimmen
verb
(intransitive, now, _, rare) To have luster, to gleam, to shine.
opluisteren
verb
(intransitive, now, _, rare) To have luster, to gleam, to shine.
stralen
verb
(intransitive, now, _, rare) To have luster, to gleam, to shine.
opluisteren
verb
To coat with a lustrous material or glaze, to impart physical luster to an object.

What does "luster" mean?

  1. noun A gentle shine or sheen, especially on a surface like metal, hair, or pearls.
    "The necklace had lost its luster after years in a drawer."
  2. noun Glory, distinction, or prestige.
    "Winning the award added new luster to her already impressive career."
  3. verb To shine or give a soft glow.
    "The polished silverware lustered under the candlelight."
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luster in a sentence

  • The necklace had lost its luster after years in a drawer.
  • Winning the award added new luster to her already impressive career.
  • The polished silverware lustered under the candlelight.

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What is "luster" in Dutch?

"luster" in Dutch is lustrum, glans, luister. luster means: A gentle shine or sheen, especially on a surface like metal, hair, or pearls.

How do you use "luster" in a sentence?

Example: "The necklace had lost its luster after years in a drawer." In Dutch, "luster" is lustrum, glans, luister.

Are there other ways to say "luster" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 9 translations listed for "luster": lustrum, glans, luister, splendeur, schittering, glanzen.

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