Justin Cartwright

The Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford is an astonishing building, designed by Christopher Wren. Its painted ceiling has just been restored so that the darkish miasma that was Robert Streeter's original allegory of truth and light striking the university is now bright with playful cherubs and lustrous clouds.

British Novelist

Phillips Brooks

The earth has grown old with its burden of care, but at Christmas it always is young, the heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair, and its soul full of music breaks the air, when the song of angels is sung.

American Clergyman

Use 'lustrous' when highlighting the visual appeal of an object due to its shine.

Visual Impact

Best used when an object's shine is natural or enhanced by light, not artificially created.

Natural Light

Implies health and vitality, especially when describing hair, skin, or eyes.

Healthy Appearance

Use when something or someone possesses an attractive quality that inspires admiration.

Graceful Beauty

Can denote respect for cultural traditions or history, especially in art and design.

Cultural Appreciation

Often associated with elegance and a refined taste in fashion and decoration.

Sophisticated Style

 Many visual beauty standards vary between cultures and eras, and signs of youth, fertility and good health, such as long lustrous hair, or smooth, scar-free skin, are almost always in demand because they're associated with reproductive fitness. And when the eyes spot something they like,

Lustrous