Definitions

1. noun

a quality of being attractive or impressive, especially because of a sense of elegance or refinement

“The museum’s collection had a certain lustre to it, thanks to the addition of the rare painting.”

2. noun

a thin layer of a substance, especially metal, used to give a reflective surface

“The new mirror had a thin layer of silver lustre that gave it a beautiful shine.”

3. verb

to make or become shiny or attractive

“The city’s new skyscraper will lustre up the entire skyline.”

4. verb

to reflect light, especially in a way that is attractive or impressive

“The lake’s calm surface began to lustre in the morning sun.”

5. noun

a unit of measurement for the brightness of a surface, equal to one cubic meter of a perfect reflector

“The light meter measured the room’s lustre to ensure it was suitable for the photoshoot.”