lack-luster

lack-lus·ter

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lak luhs-ter]
- /læk ˈlʌs tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lak luhs-ter]
- /læk ˈlʌs tər/

Definitions of lack-luster word

adjective lack-luster lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes. 1
adjective lack-luster lacking liveliness, vitality, spirit, or enthusiasm: a lackluster performance. 1
noun lack-luster a lack of brilliance or vitality. 1

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Origin of lack-luster

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; lack + luster1

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Parts of speech for Lack-luster

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Lack-luster

lack-luster popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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