lackluster — lacking brightness, luster, or vitality; dull
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking brightness, luster, or vitality; dull
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlækˌlʌstər/
Example Sentences
- My lackluster attempt at cooking resulted in ordering pizza again.
- The movie received lackluster reviews from critics.
- His lackluster job interview performance cost him the position.
lackluster
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlækˌlʌstər/]
lacking brightness, luster, or vitality; dull
Dull and lifeless performance
Too lackluster to muster energy for the cluster.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English 'lack' (meaning to be without or deficient) combined with 'luster' (from Latin 'lustrum' meaning brightness or shine). The compound term emerged in English to describe something lacking in brightness or vitality.
Breakdown
lack (be without) + luster (brightness/shine) = lackluster (lacking brightness or vitality)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My lackluster attempt at cooking resulted in ordering pizza again.”
“The movie received lackluster reviews from critics.”
“His lackluster job interview performance cost him the position.”
“The lackluster party ended before midnight with everyone yawning.”
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