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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLustreless
/ˈlʌs.tə.ləs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Lacking sheen, gloss, or brilliance; dull or matte in appearance.
"After years of exposure to the sun, the car's red paint became faded and lustreless." - 2
Lacking energy, vitality, excitement, or distinction; drab and uninspiring.
"The team delivered a lustreless performance that disappointed their loyal fans."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the noun lustre (from Old French lustre, ultimately from Latin lustrare 'to purify' or 'to shine') combined with the native Old English suffix -less meaning 'without'. The term emerged in the late 16th century to describe physical objects lacking shine or brightness, later expanding metaphorically to describe dullness in spirit, performance, or appearance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lustreless" is said worldwide
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ternes
Transliteration: /tɛʁn/
Script: terne
"Ses cheveux étaient ternes et abîmés."
glanzlos
Transliteration: /ˈɡlant͡sˌloːs/
"Die alte Messingplatte wirkte glanzlos und grau."
opaco
Transliteration: /ˈo.pa.ko/
"Il tavolo di legno aveva una finitura opaca."
deslucido
Transliteration: /dez.luˈθi.ðo/
"Ofrecieron un espectáculo deslucido y sin energía."
opaco
Transliteration: /oˈpa.ku/
"O cabelo dela estava opaco após o verão."
फीका
Transliteration: pheeka
"उसकी आँखों में चमक गायब थी और वह फीका लग रहा था।"
无光泽的
Transliteration: wú guāng zé de
"这双皮鞋显得暗淡无光。"
광택이 없는
Transliteration: gwangtaegi eomneun
"그의 눈빛은 피로로 인해 광택이 없었다."
光沢のない
Transliteration: koutaku no nai
"その古い金属は光沢がなく曇っていた。"
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