Lusterless

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌstərləs/

Definitions of lusterless

adjective lacking in brightness, shine, or vitality

Example Sentences

A1 The old lamp in the corner of the room looked lusterless.

A2 The student's presentation was lusterless and lacked enthusiasm.

B1 The painting had a lusterless finish, making it appear dull.

B2 The actress's performance was criticized for being lusterless and uninspired.

C1 The once vibrant city had become lusterless and uninviting after years of neglect.

C2 The diamond, once sparkling and brilliant, now appeared lusterless and dull.

Examples of lusterless in a Sentence

formal The lusterless finish on the antique vase indicated its age and wear.

informal The lusterless paint job on the car made it look old and unkempt.

slang Her hair looked lusterless after being out in the sun all day.

figurative The team's performance was lusterless, lacking the spark and energy needed to win the game.

Grammatical Forms of lusterless

• past tense: lustered
• plural: lusterlesses
• comparative: more lusterless
• superlative: most lusterless
• present tense: lusters
• future tense: will luster
• perfect tense: has lustered
• continuous tense: is lustering
• singular: lusterless
• positive degree: lusterless
• infinitive: to luster
• gerund: lustering
• participle: lustered

Origin and Evolution of lusterless

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lusterless' originated from the Old French word 'lustreless' which was derived from the Latin word 'lustrare' meaning 'to purify or illuminate'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'lusterless' was used to describe something lacking shine or brightness. Over time, it has come to be used more broadly to convey a sense of dullness or lack of vitality.