adj
Meaning 1
Without luster, dull, not shiny, flat or matte finished.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lackluster
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
lusterless
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈlʌstələs/
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General-American: /ˈlʌstɚləs/
adj
Meaning 2
Without brilliance, unremarkable.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 3
lacking luster or shine
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- staring with lackluster eyes
- lusterless hair
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lackluster, lacklustre, lustreless
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 4
lacking brilliance or vitality
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a dull lackluster life
- a lusterless performance
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lackluster, lacklustre, lustreless
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English lust Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English luster Proto-Indo-European *lewh1- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English lusterless From luster + -less.