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

Moreover, in a study of 29 users of Melanotan II published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, some users reported their skin turning a dull gray color.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Still, her stellar performance can’t elevate the series beyond its dull monotony.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of dull

Adjective

Moreover, in a study of 29 users of Melanotan II published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, some users reported their skin turning a dull gray color.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
But in this blue collar, factory-like environment, there was no blurred line, no grey area, no philosophical question to fret over.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of gray

Adjective

Instead, pack blazers, dress shirts, and anything with structure in a garment bag, which requires fewer folds and lays flat.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
The sleek, slip-on style instantly elevates the most basic outfit with that classic mule-meets-loafer design, while the flat bottoms provide all-day comfort.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of flat

Adjective

The 1,600-nit peak brightness is where the glasses literally shine, as the more Luma and Beast models only range from 1,000 to 1,250 nits, while the XReal One Pro is comparably dim at 700 nits.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
But the glow captured in maternity pictures turned dim during delivery.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of dim

Adjective

Because pale layers form between June and September and dark ones from October to April, the position of the ash inside a couplet enables relatively precise timing.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026
The changes could also spell disaster for children with disabilities, as state requirements for services often pale in comparison to Head Start’s federal mandates.

— O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026

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