LUSTERLESS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

lusterless

adjective

Definition of lusterless

as in dulled

lacking a surface luster or gloss a small tombstone of lusterless granite marks his modest grave

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Adjective

Saving the best for last, Reiter was certainly a bright spot on an otherwise dull episode.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
These gadgets work wonders for at-home maintenance between in-office treatments, or on their own as a pick-me-up—targeting everything from stubborn hair to dull skin.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dull

Adjective

The finish is a semi-matte—smooth, satin, and shine-free—that looks looks like velvet on the lips.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of matte

Adjective

At Cucinelli, a designer walked us through the intricate construction of a fine-wale double-breasted gray suit whose ribs appeared in two subtly different shades.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Now pink, brown, green and gray are turning up in sleep apps, audiology offices and bedtime routines, along with a few less familiar hues further out on the spectrum.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of gray

Adjective

The moon will be absent most of the night, rising a couple of hours before dawn as a 17%-illuminated waning crescent — too dim to affect visibility of meteors.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
The fixture can attach to any flat surface with stick-on adhesives in just seconds, so say goodbye to the days of dim bathroom lighting or cooking under gloomy overheads.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dim

Adjective

But most visitors were gathered around one explosively colorful painting in swirling shades of light and dark blue, bottle green, and pale gold.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Instead, the surrounding sky darkens, increasing the contrast until the pale daytime moon seems to switch on at dusk and grow increasingly brilliant.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pale

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