lusterless

• Décrit quelque chose qui manque d'éclat, de brillance ou de vivacité ; terne, mat ou sans inspiration.

Describes something that lacks shine, brightness, or vitality; dull or uninspired.

1. Lacking shine or brightnessB2formal

   Having a dull or matte appearance, without any sheen or gloss.

   terne, sans éclat

   • The old coin was lusterless from years of wear.
   • Her hair looked lusterless after too much sun exposure.
   • The paint had become lusterless and faded over time.

   Synonymesdimdrabdullflatlacklusterlustrelessmattemutedsubduedunpolished

   Antonymesbrightgleamingglossylustrouspolishedshiny

2. Lacking vitality or excitementC1formal

   Dull, uninspired, or lacking energy and brilliance.

   sans éclat

   • The team gave a lusterless performance in the final match.
   • His speech was lusterless and failed to engage the audience.
   • The novel received criticism for its lusterless prose.

   Synonymescolorlessdrydullflatlacklusterlifelessprosaicspiritlessuninspiredvapid

   Antonymesbrilliantdynamicenergeticlivelyradiantsparklingspiritedvibrantvitalvivid