lusterless

adjective

Definition of lusterlessnext
as in dulled
lacking a surface luster or gloss a small tombstone of lusterless granite marks his modest grave

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lusterless
  1. dull
  2. matte
  3. gray
  4. flat
  5. dim
  6. pale
Adjective
  • If cancer has spread to nearby tissues or organs, other signs may include difficulty or pain with peeing, loss of appetite and weight, dull backache or swelling in your legs, pelvic and abdominal pain, diarrhea and fatigue.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • But to everybody else, 1966 was a dull tournament, characterised by lenient refereeing that meant the star players — particularly Pele — struggled to have an impact.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of dull
Adjective
  • Its 85-inch QLED display features a highly matte anti-glare screen, so your art and movies look lifelike without annoying reflections.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The long-wearing formula sets to a semi-matte finish that resists oil and humidity, too.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Nov. 2025
Definition of matte
Adjective
  • The surge in gray divorces is also often driven by women – who have long faced restrictive gender norms in conservative Asian societies, as well as legal, financial, and social barriers to seeking divorce.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • The thick gray clouds hanging over Carter-Finley Stadium muted the July sun.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
Definition of gray
Adjective
  • That shape, whose contour resembles both an indecipherable ideogram and a flat asymmetrical spaceship, shows Parsons’s inventive side.
    — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
  • Freshservice and Zendesk for Employee Service don't have a similar first-party integration, but HaloITSM includes project management features as part of its flat pricing plan.
    — John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of flat
Adjective
  • Baez advises adjusting sleep schedules two to three days before the flight and focusing on syncing their circadian rhythm with the new time zone by keeping screens dim.
    — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • Other bright-light studies show roughly 20% to 40% higher peak cortisol in the first hour after awakening when subjects are exposed to bright morning light compared with dim light, though exact figures differ by study.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of dim
Adjective
  • The classic English-style fish and chips is unsurprisingly great with English ales like amber, pale or brown ales.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • Pet owners should monitor for persistent issues, pale gums, or collapse, and know their pet's normal vital signs.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of pale
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“Lusterless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusterless. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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