What does lustrious mean?
Lustrious means (obsolete, rare) Dazzling, sparkling; beautiful..
Lustrious
/ˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ · adjective
Meaning
(obsolete, rare) Dazzling, sparkling; beautiful..
Example Sentences
(The teeming lady comes, / The lustrious orb, Venus contralto, the blooming mother. / Sister of loftiest gods, Alboni's self I hear.)
Synonyms for lustrious
Antonyms for lustrious
Related Words
Word Forms
- more lustrious
- most lustrious
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lustrious?
Common synonyms include glowing, lustrous, radiant, shimmering.
What is the opposite of lustrious?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lustrious in a sentence?
(The teeming lady comes, / The lustrious orb, Venus contralto, the blooming mother. / Sister of loftiest gods, Alboni's self I hear.)
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