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
  • This is a grey area, as exploitation requires physical, administrative-level access to a device.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The grey ash trees and their mottled plumage were as one with each other, curving and branching to form a ceiling overhead.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of grey
Adjective
  • What is the most popular color for a house exterior? Among homeowners painting exterior wall colors, Sargsyan shares that the 2024 US Houzz Outdoor Trends Study found neutrals are the top choice, specifically white (23%), gray (19%) and beige (10%).
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Springsteen wore a red and gray flannel coat, dark blue jeans, dark boots, a gray scarf and black Wayfarer sunglasses.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of gray
Adjective
  • Wella Color Fresh Mask in Rose Blaze and Overtone Rose Gold for Brown Hair Coloring Conditioner are both rosy pink shades designed to be used over brown hair and can be easily swapped out for your regular conditioner when your color starts looking dull.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Browsing through the options online, she was disappointed by how dull and samey everything was.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of dull
Adjective
  • Total noninterest income was relatively flat at $2.2 million for both the third quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2023.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Its two long, flat metal feet can be mounted at your choice of two heights and two positions near the center or edges of the TV.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of flat
Adjective
  • That same pale green appears on the metal parts of the bundled Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse.
    Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Other symptoms of anemia include fatigue, weakness, rapid heart rate, and pale skin.2829 Hyperthyroidism: An overactive thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, increasing metabolism and heart rate.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of pale
Adjective
  • November may have three meteor showers, but only one will coincide with a dim, near-to-new moon: the Southern Taurids.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Trending Here was a child who used the sun of muggy summers to illuminate a dim Game Boy screen, beholden only to the rule of cool.
    Geoffrey Bunting, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
Definition of dim
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lustering

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