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

Like scoops of an ocean unmarred by humans, quarts of seaweed soup sit next to other flavors like spicy beef and pine nut and soybean, a shade of creamy beige so calming, one glance is enough to effectively absolve the color of its dull reputation.

— Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
If your skin's looking a little dull or feeling rough, the best alpha hydroxy acid products might be exactly what your routine is missing.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 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

The cast iron hand held press at the flat top grill has an accumulation of encrusted grease.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
At the denouement, Kember is completely alone, his flat, narcotized baritone dripping onto the faded guitar notes like melted mercury.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of flat

Adjective

There’s also an under-display FaceTime camera on the inner screen that’s okay in good light but really quite bad in dim light.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026
The 6,200-square-foot venue spans two levels and features a 700-square-foot dry sauna, an infrared sauna and a 46-degree cold plunge, with dim communal areas built in to encourage guests to linger and talk.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of dim

Adjective

Its exterior styling is modern and Scandinavian-like, with a steel base, pale thermally treated timber, and a metal roof.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Social media posts claim that the signs of iron deficiency, including a pale complexion, hair loss and dry skin are identifiable as ferritin face.

— Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of pale

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