الإنجليزية

lackluster

gb/lˈæklˌʌstɚ/ us/lˈæklˌʌstɚ/
C1 الإنجليزية
المعاني
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adjective C1 property
1

Not impressive or exciting

Not very good, not interesting, or not exciting.

نمط الاستخدام: [a lackluster + noun]
خطأ شائع:
Often misspelled as *lack luster* (two words) or confused with *lack of* + noun; it is usually an adjective before a noun.
المرادفات
mediocre (Emphasizes average or only acceptable quality.) | uninspired (Emphasizes a lack of creativity or imagination.) | underwhelming (Emphasizes that it disappoints expectations.) | dull (Emphasizes boring or uninteresting.)
الأضداد
impressive (Clearly good and admired.) | exciting (Creates strong interest or enthusiasm.) | outstanding (Exceptionally good.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
lackluster performance |lackluster results |lackluster response |lackluster sales |lackluster showing |lackluster campaign |lackluster season |lackluster effort |lackluster reception |lackluster presentation
الموضوعات
evaluation |work |business |arts |sports
أمثلة
  • The team gave a lackluster performance and lost by ten points.
  • Despite the hype, the movie’s plot was lackluster and predictable.
  • Voter turnout was lackluster compared with previous elections.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The show was lackluster.
  • She gave a lackluster presentation.
adjective C1 property
2

Not shiny; lacking brightness

Not shiny; not bright.

نمط الاستخدام: [a lackluster + surface/material/finish]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may overuse this literal sense; in everyday English it more often means “not impressive.”
المرادفات
dull (Common and general for ‘not shiny’.) | matte (More technical; specifically ‘not glossy’ as a finish.) | lacklustre (British spelling; same meaning.)
الأضداد
shiny (Reflects light strongly; has shine.) | lustrous (Has an attractive shine or glow.) | glossy (Shiny and smooth, especially of surfaces.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
lackluster finish |lackluster shine |lackluster surface |lackluster paint |lackluster glow |lackluster hair |lackluster skin |lackluster metal |lackluster polish |lackluster pearls
الموضوعات
appearance |materials |fashion
أمثلة
  • The silver looked lackluster after years without polishing.
  • Under the harsh lighting, the paint appeared flat and lackluster.
  • Winter air can leave your hair dry and lackluster.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The metal looks lackluster.
  • My hair feels lackluster today.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
lackluster
IPA
GB/lˈæklˌʌstɚ/
US/lˈæklˌʌstɚ/
المقاطع والنبر
lackluster (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (lackluster)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
  • Base: lackluster
عائلة الكلمة
Core family
lack noun A2
Related words
luster noun lustrous adjective
Negative and opposite forms
lusterless adjective
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