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- [luhs-ter]
- /ˈlʌs tər/
- /ˈlʌstələs /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhs-ter]
- /ˈlʌs tər/
Definitions of lusterless word
- noun lusterless the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss: the luster of satin. 1
- noun lusterless a substance, as a coating or polish, used to impart sheen or gloss. 1
- noun lusterless radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance; radiance. 1
- noun lusterless radiance of beauty, excellence, merit, distinction, or glory: achievements that add luster to one's name. 1
- noun lusterless a shining object, especially one used for decoration, as a cut-glass pendant or ornament. 1
- noun lusterless a chandelier, candleholder, etc., ornamented with cut-glass pendants. 1
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Origin of lusterless
First appearance:
before 1515 One of the 27% oldest English words
1515-25; < Middle French lustre < Italian lustro, derivative of lustrare to polish, purify < Latin lūstrāre to purify ceremonially, derivative of lūstrum lustrum
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Parts of speech for Lusterless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lusterless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
lusterless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lusterless
adj lusterless
- gray — of a color between white and black; having a neutral hue.
- desolate — A desolate place is empty of people and lacking in comfort.
- run-down — fatigued; weary; exhausted.
- shabby — impaired by wear, use, etc.; worn: shabby clothes.
- lackluster — lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.
adjective lusterless
- mat — a dull or dead surface, often slightly roughened, as on metals, paint, paper, or glass.
- unpolished — made smooth and glossy: a figurine of polished mahogany.
- lacklustre — lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.
- colourless — Something that is colourless has no colour at all.
- empty — A container (esp. a bottle or glass) left empty of its contents.
Antonyms for lusterless
adj lusterless
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- interesting — engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity: an interesting book.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- good — Graph-Oriented Object Database
adjective lusterless
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
- exciting — Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- colourful — Something that is colourful has bright colours or a lot of different colours.
- expressive — Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
- coloured — Something that is coloured a particular colour is that colour.
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