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glossy vs lustrous

lustrous vs glossy

glossy is a noun but lustrous is not a noun.

glossy and lustrous both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
glossy Yes Yes No No
lustrous No Yes No No
As adjectives, glossy and lustrous are synonyms defined as:
  • glossy and lustrous: reflecting light
Other synonyms of glossy include glistening, sheeny, shining, shiny.
glossy (noun) lustrous (noun)
a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper
a magazine printed on good quality paper
glossy (adjective) lustrous (adjective)
superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense brilliant
reflecting light made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
(of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers reflecting light
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
Difference between glossy and lustrous

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