lustreless

• Beschreibt etwas, dem Glanz, Helligkeit oder Lebendigkeit fehlt; ohne strahlenden oder lebhaften Eindruck.

Describing something that lacks brightness, shine, or vitality; dull.

1. Lacking shine or brightnessC1formal

   Having a dull, matte, or non-reflective surface; without luster.

   Glanzlos

   • The old silverware had become lustreless and tarnished.
   • Her hair looked dry and lustreless after too much sun exposure.
   • The gemstone was lustreless, indicating it was of lower quality.

   Synonymedimdingydrabdullflatlacklustermatteunpolished

   Antonymebrightbrilliantgleamingglimmeringglossyglowinglustrouspolishedradiantshiny

2. Lacking vitality or excitementC1formal

   Dull, uninspired, or lacking energy and brilliance.

   Glanzlos

   • The team gave a lustreless performance, losing the match easily.
   • His speech was lustreless and failed to engage the audience.
   • The novel received criticism for its lustreless prose and flat characters.

   Synonymeblanddullflatlacklusterlifelessspiritlessstaletameuninspiredvapid

   Antonymebrilliantdazzlingenergeticexcitinginspiredlivelyradiantspiritedstimulatingvibrant