Difference between Shining and Lustrous

What is the difference between Shining and Lustrous?

Shining as an adjective is emitting light. while Lustrous as an adjective is having a glow.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To emit light.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Emitting light. Reflecting light. Having a high polish or sheen. Having exceptional merit.

Example sentence: The weather is perfect. The gods are shining on us.

Part of speech: adjective

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

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