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lacklustre

lack·lus·ter
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lak-luhs-ter]
    • /ˈlækˌlʌs tər/
    • /ˈlækˌlʌs.tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lak-luhs-ter]
    • /ˈlækˌlʌs tər/

Definitions of lacklustre word

  • adjective lacklustre lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes. 1
  • adjective lacklustre lacking liveliness, vitality, spirit, or enthusiasm: a lackluster performance. 1
  • noun lacklustre a lack of brilliance or vitality. 1
  • noun lacklustre (British) alternative spelling of lackluster. 1
  • adjective lacklustre If you describe something or someone as lacklustre, you mean that they are not exciting or energetic. 0
  • adjective lacklustre lacking force, brilliance, or vitality 0

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Origin of lacklustre

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; lack + luster1

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Parts of speech for Lacklustre

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

lacklustre popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lacklustre usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for lacklustre

adjective lacklustre

  • dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
  • lifeless — not endowed with life; having no life; inanimate: lifeless matter.
  • dreary — causing sadness or gloom.
  • unexciting — producing excitement; stirring; thrilling: an exciting account of his trip to Tibet.
  • uninspiring — to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.

Antonyms for lacklustre

adjective lacklustre

  • brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
  • bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
  • enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
  • lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
  • shining — radiant; gleaming; bright.

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