Definition of lustrous

• 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"
• brilliant; "set a lustrous example for others to follow"; "lustrous actors of the time"
• reflecting light; "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horses glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining white enamel"