lusterless

lusterless — adjective

  • lusterlesspositive
  • more lusterlesscomparative
  • most lusterlesssuperlative

1. not shiny, bright, or full of life, so something looks flat and dull.

1.形容詞C1
釋義

not shiny, bright, or full of life, so something looks flat and dull.

例句

João held up the lusterless coin under the shop light.

lusterless + coin — dull surface with missing shine

After months in the sun, the poster looked lusterless and tired.

look lusterless — losing brightness over time

同義詞
  • dull

    the closest everyday word for lacking brightness or sparkle

  • matte

    usually describes a surface with no gloss, often by design rather than damage

  • lifeless

    stronger and often used when something seems to lack energy as well as shine

反義詞
  • shiny

    showing a clear bright reflection

  • glossy

    smooth and brightly polished

  • radiant

    suggests strong brightness or healthy glow

文法句型

lusterless hair

look lusterless

turn lusterless

用法筆記

Often used for surfaces, hair, eyes, fabric, or scenes that would normally have shine or liveliness. It suggests a flat, drained appearance rather than simple darkness.

常見錯誤

❌The room was lusterless because the lights were off.
✅The room was dark because the lights were off.
💡lusterless describes missing shine or liveliness, not an ordinary lack of light.
❌Her black coat was lusterless, so it was hard to see.
✅Her black coat looked lusterless because the fabric had lost its shine.
💡lusterless is about dull appearance, not visibility.