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LACKLUSTER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does lackluster mean? 

LACKLUSTER (adjective)
  The adjective LACKLUSTER has 2 senses:

1. lacking brilliance or vitalityplay

2. lacking luster or shineplay

  Familiarity information: LACKLUSTER used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


LACKLUSTER (adjective)


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)


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