lusterless

adjective

Definition of lusterlessnext
as in matte
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. matte
  2. grey
  3. gray
  4. dull
  5. flat
  6. pale
  7. dim
Adjective
  • The texture is airy and buttery, while the finish is natural without being completely matte.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024
  • This specific limited edition is crafted from shiny and matte burgundy porosus crocodile (estimate: $33,400-$40,100).
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of matte
Adjective
  • Bynes dressed casually in a grey sweatshirt, black leggings, and white loafers.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Stepping out, Rosé wore a red, white and blue oversized Bud racing jacket, with a grey Mickey Mouse hoodie underneath, a brown skirt, and brown and blue plaid pumps.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of grey
Adjective
  • For the post-premiere after-party, Depp shed her top layer, rocking just the gray dress underneath.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Little is known about the gray industrial design, which has been shrouded in secrecy.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of gray
Adjective
  • While congressional hearings are often dull set pieces, this one offered a remarkably lively and informative discussion of the practicalities and opportunities facing America regarding space resources.
    Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • For her, the glory of the honeymoon had been in the planning, the dreaming, the building up in her mind; what a letdown to find that Paris was just a place, that some days were full of chill gray drizzle, that the dull, thick bodies of other tourists blocked her from full joy.
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of dull
Adjective
  • Industrial production growth stayed broadly flat at 5.4% compared with 5.3% in October.
    Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 16 Dec. 2024
  • This is particularly common in organizations with flat structures, where there are fewer managerial or senior roles available.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of flat
Adjective
  • The pale lemon hue, which could pass for a neutral, has been worn by stars like Aubrey Plaza, Rihanna and Emily Ratajkowski on the red carpet.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Discover Madewell’s striped and Uniqlo’s pale blue 100% cotton options, Zara’s chocolate brown shirt with a rounded hem, and Everlane’s oversized black iteration, crafted from Tencel.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pale
Adjective
  • Studies from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that a diet high in vitamin A can help improve vision in dim light and reduce the risk of night blindness.
    Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The overhead lights change from being simply dim to a dark, low-level blue.
    RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of dim
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lustering

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