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LUSTERLESS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lusterless mean?
• LUSTERLESS (adjective)
The adjective LUSTERLESS has 2 senses:
1. lacking brilliance or vitality
2. lacking luster or shine
Familiarity information: LUSTERLESS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking brilliance or vitality
Synonyms:
lackluster; lacklustre; lusterless; lustreless
Context example:
a lusterless performance
Similar:
dull (lacking in liveliness or animation)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Lacking luster or shine
Synonyms:
lackluster; lacklustre; lusterless; lustreless
Context example:
lusterless hair
Similar:
dull (emitting or reflecting very little light)
Derivation:
lusterlessness (the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss)
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