Luster
/ˈlʌs.tər/noun
A gentle sheen or soft glow.
Did you know?In ancient alchemy, 'luster' was associated with the divine light of celestial bodies, symbolizing purity and transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*lewk-
“to shine, to be light”
Latin
Latin
lucere
“to shine, to be bright”
Old French
Old French
lustre
“brightness, sheen, or gloss”
Middle English
Middle English
luster
“brightness or radiance, especially of a surface”
Modern English
English
luster
“the quality of shining brightly, often with a soft glow”