lustrously

adverb

Definition of lustrouslynext
as in bright
in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light he tenderly caressed her lustrously soft hair

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  1. brightly
  2. luminously
Adverb
  • Near the brightly illuminated planet Adrian, background stars were therefore largely absent.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
  • During our stay, the work of Croatian artist Matej Vuković was on display, bringing pops of brightly colored clouds and unique shapes to the lush green landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of brightly
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  • The luminously charismatic 22-year-old Canadian actor from Manitoba plays Carrie White unlike any iteration before.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As night fell and West Sacramento’s Ziggurat building glowed luminously, guests returned to the sampling tables for an array of desserts.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of luminously
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“Lustrously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustrously. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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