What does unlustrous mean?
Unlustrous means Not lustrous; without lustre..
Unlustrous
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Not lustrous; without lustre..
Example Sentences
[S]hould I […] join gripes with hands / Made hard with hourly falſhood (falſhood as / With labour) then lye peeping in an eye, / Base and unluſtrous as the ſmoaky light / That's fed with stinking tallow; it were fit, / That all the plagues of hell ſhould at one time / Encounter ſuch revolt.
Synonyms for unlustrous
Antonyms for unlustrous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unlustrous
- most unlustrous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unlustrous?
Common synonyms include illustrous, lustreless, lusterless.
What is the opposite of unlustrous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use unlustrous in a sentence?
[S]hould I […] join gripes with hands / Made hard with hourly falſhood (falſhood as / With labour) then lye peeping in an eye, / Base and unluſtrous as the ſmoaky light / That's fed with stinking tallow; it were fit, / That all the plagues of hell ſhould at one time / Encounter ſuch revolt.
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