"lustrious" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈlʌs.tɹi.əs/ [General-American], /ˈləs-/ [General-American] Forms: more lustrious [comparative], most lustrious [superlative]
Etymology: From lustre + -ious, modelled after illustrious. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||ious}} + -ious Head templates: {{en-adj}} lustrious (comparative more lustrious, superlative most lustrious)
  1. (obsolete, rare) Dazzling, sparkling; beautiful. Tags: obsolete, rare Synonyms: glowing, lustrous, radiant, shimmering Derived forms: lustriously, lustriousness
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