Difference between Lustrous and Glossy

What is the difference between Lustrous and Glossy?

Lustrous as an adjective is having a glow. while Glossy as an adjective is having a smooth, silklike, reflective surface.

Lustrous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a glow. As if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.

Glossy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a smooth, silklike, reflective surface.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a glossy magazine

We hope you now know whether to use Lustrous or Glossy in your sentence.

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