luster

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   The ability or condition of shining with reflected light; sheen, gleam, gloss, sparkle, shine, etc.
2. 2
   The ability or condition of shining with reflected light; sheen, gleam, gloss, sparkle, shine, etc: 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. 3
   Shining light from within, luminosity, brightness, shine.
4. 4
   Shining beauty, splendor, attractiveness or attraction.
5. 5
   Shining fame, renown, glory.
6. 6
   Polish, social refinement.
7. 7
   A thing exhibiting luster, particularly: Any shining body or thing.
8. 8
   A thing exhibiting luster, particularly: A piece of glass added to a light (especially a chandelier) to increase its luster.
9. 9
   A thing exhibiting luster, particularly: An ornamental light providing luster, especially a chandelier.
10. 10
    A thing exhibiting luster, particularly: A substance that imparts luster to a surface, such as polish, gloss, plumbago, glaze, etc.
11. 11
    A thing exhibiting luster, particularly: The layer of an object that imparts luster, chiefly with regard to ceramics.
12. 12
    A thing exhibiting luster, particularly: Clipping of lusterware: highly lustrous ceramics.
13. 13
    A thing exhibiting luster, particularly: A kind of lustrous fabric with a wool weft and cotton, linen, or silk warp, chiefly used for women's dresses.
14. 14
    A thing exhibiting luster, particularly: A glory, an act or thing that imparts fame or renown.
15. 15
    Alternative form of lustrum: A five-year period, especially (historical) in Roman contexts.
16. 16
    One who lusts, one inflamed with lust.
17. 17
    Synonym of den: a dwelling-place in a wilderness, especially for animals.

Verb

1. 1
   To have luster, to gleam, to shine.
2. 2
   To gain luster, to become lustrous.
3. 3
   To give luster, particularly: To make illustrious or attractive, to distinguish.
4. 4
   To give luster, particularly: To coat with a lustrous material or glaze, to impart physical luster to an object.
5. 5
   To shed light on, to illustrate, to show.
6. 6
   Synonym of lustrate, particularly: Synonym of purify, to ritually cleanse or renew.
7. 7
   Synonym of lustrate, particularly: Synonym of look, to look over, to survey.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname from German.