Lustrous
/ˈlʌstrəs/noun
Having a shiny or glowing appearance.
Did you know?The term 'lustrous' is etymologically linked to the Latin word for 'light', hinting at a hidden connection between desire and illumination.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*lewk-
“to shine or grow bright.”
Latin
Latin
lucere
“to shine, be light.”
Old French
Old French
lustre
“brightness, sheen.”
Middle English
Middle English
lustrous
“shining, brilliant.”
Modern English
English
lustrous
“having a luminous or radiant quality.”