lustrousness

noun

Definition of lustrousnessnext
as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light the lovely lustrousness of her hair just made you want to stroke it

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  1. brightness
  2. brilliance
  3. brilliancy
  4. lightness
Noun
  • The planet and star will be at almost equal brightness and their color contrast will be striking.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And the eclipse ends as the moon returns to normal brightness at 4:47 a.m.
    Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • With his unmatched charisma and comedic brilliance, Toad is destined to be the funniest movie ever.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.
    Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Set emerald green against bright white to highlight its brilliancy.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022
Definition of brilliancy
Noun
  • When used conservatively, oil can be a great way to address dryness and frizz while maintaining the bounce and lightness of your waves.
    Erin Parker, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Angel tackled darker themes than its predecessor while still maintaining the quippy lightness that makes Joss Whedon’s masterpieces, well, masterpieces.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of lightness
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