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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 vitalityplay

2. lacking luster or shineplay

  Familiarity information: LUSTERLESS used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


LUSTERLESS (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)

Derivation:

lusterlessness (the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss)


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