Glossy vs. Lustre — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Glossy and Lustre
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Glossy
Having a smooth, shiny, lustrous surface
Glossy satin.
Lustre
Variant of luster.
Glossy
Superficially and often speciously attractive; showy
Glossy trendsetters.
Lustre
(British spelling) luster (shine, etc.)
Glossy
A photographic print on smooth, shiny paper.
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Lustre
(geology) The way in which the surface of any particular type of mineral reflects light differently from other minerals, which is helpful in telling minerals apart.
Various kinds of minerals differ in their lustre; iron pyrites are described as having a metallic lustre, glassy materials a vitreous lustre; others, such as opal, look resinous, and the lustres of yet others are described as being either pearly, or silky, or dull, like earth.
Glossy
Chiefly British A popular magazine printed on smooth-coated stock.
Lustre
A glass ornament such as a prism or cut glass dangling beneath a chandelier; usually in clusters or festoons
Glossy
Having a smooth, silk-like, reflective (shiny) surface.
Glossy hair
Glossy magazine
Lustre
(dated) A chandelier, particularly one decorated with glass lustres
Glossy
A glossy magazine.
The supermarket glossies are full of celebrity gossip and fad diets.
Lustre
(British spelling) luster: A 5-year period, especially (historical) in Roman contexts.
Glossy
(informal) A glossy photograph.
Lustre
(British spelling) luster
Glossy
A film depicting people with glamorous lifestyles.
Lustre
Same as Luster.
Glossy
Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface.
Lustre
A surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
Glossy
Smooth; specious; plausible; as, glossy deceit.
Lustre
A quality that outshines the usual
Glossy
Having a smooth, gleaming surface;
Glossy auburn hair
Satiny gardenia petals
Sleek black fur
Silken eyelashes
Silky skin
A silklike fabric
Slick seals and otters
Lustre
The visual property of something that shines with reflected light
Glossy
(of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers;
Calendered paper
A dress of glossy sateen
Glossy
Reflecting light;
Glistening bodies of swimmers
The horse's glossy coat
Lustrous auburn hair
Saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
Shining white enamel
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