Lustrious
/ˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Dazzling, sparkling; beautiful. obsolete, rare
"(The teeming lady comes, / The lustrious orb, Venus contralto, the blooming mother. / Sister of loftiest gods, Alboni's self I hear.)"
Synonyms
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More examples"(The teeming lady comes, / The lustrious orb, Venus contralto, the blooming mother. / Sister of loftiest gods, Alboni's self I hear.)"
Etymology
From lustre + -ious, modelled after illustrious.