Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- adj. Lacking distinction, radiance, or vitality; dull: a lusterless performance; lusterless hair.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- Without luster.
Wiktionary
GNU Webster's 1913
- adj. Destitute of luster; dim; dull.
WordNet 3.0
- adj. lacking brilliance or vitality
- adj. lacking luster or shine
Examples
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Market triangulation aside, Chevrolet has made life harder than it needs to be with the Cruze's lusterless sheet metal.”
“Her eyes were so lusterless and dull that Aya wondered if shed surged them that way.”
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“ She carefully studied the wax — it was the same pale, lusterless kind used for the candles in Church.”
“• It helps in scalp treatment for lusterless hairs.”
“Turn dry, lusterless skin to your advantage for an immortal Kill Face.”
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