Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Lacking distinction, radiance, or vitality; dull.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Without luster.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Destitute of luster; dim; dull.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Without
luster ,dull , notshiny ,flat ormatte finished .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective lacking brilliance or vitality
- adjective lacking luster or shine
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Examples
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The description of the untamed faun as he then appeared is not flattering: his complexion sallow, his hair stiff, his figure slight, his expression lusterless, his manner insignificant.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) William Milligan Sloane 1889
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In the corner of his parents 'bedroom he saw decayed seagull carcasses, gnats and maggots on lusterless eyes, globs of sea jelly, tangles of seaweed.
Wintering at Montauk Jane Ciabattari 2010
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Trading remained lusterless and volumes ran dry as investors refrained from building fresh positions ahead of a public holiday Tuesday and a series of important meetings in Europe this week.
Indian Shares End Lower Khushita Vasant 2011
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He turned the key in the ignition but the man was almost at the hood of their car, so they hadn't time to close their windows and heard him speak with a firm voice and a lusterless, almost business-like tone.
And You--And You--And You Con Chapman 2012
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Market triangulation aside, Chevrolet has made life harder than it needs to be with the Cruze's lusterless sheet metal.
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Her eyes were so lusterless and dull that Aya wondered if shed surged them that way.
Scott Westerfeld: Uglies Quartet Scott Westerfeld 2010
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| Reply | Permalink god you're cruel! lol! i'm eating leftovers and they are decidedly lusterless.
Poll: Obama Expands Lead, Makes Big Inroads On National Security 2009
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She carefully studied the wax — it was the same pale, lusterless kind used for the candles in Church.
Relics 2008
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• It helps in scalp treatment for lusterless hairs.
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Her eyes were so lusterless and dull that Aya wondered if shed surged them that way.
Extras Scott Westerfeld 2008
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