lusterlessness

9.1

A lack of shine that makes something look dull

noun
/ˈlʌstərləsnəs/

: opacidad

The lusterlessness of the old painting made it appear faded and less attractive.

Examples

Jewelry experts can easily detect lusterlessness in imitation gemstones.
The lusterlessness of the paint made the room feel dull.
The fabric's lusterlessness made it suitable for more understated, casual wear.
Why does this surface have such a lusterlessness?
The lusterlessness of the old painting made it appear faded and less attractive.
The fabric's lusterlessness made it suitable for more understated, casual wear.
The lusterlessness of the paint made the room feel dull.

Synonyms

matte

vslusterlessness

14 5.3

A surface that does not shine and shows little reflection

is broader, meaning lack of shine in general not only surface finish

dimness

vslusterlessness

4 3.4

Low light that makes it hard to see

focuses on missing shine rather than reduced illumination or intensity

flatness

vslusterlessness

Specialized

1 4.2

A painting or surface with little shine and depth

is about missing surface shine rather than lack of depth or contrast

drabness

vslusterlessness

1 5.1

A plain, dull appearance with no bright color or style

is about losing shine specifically rather than plain colour or style

mat

vslusterlessness

1 5.3

A dull surface or finish that is not shiny

is the broader state of lacking shine, not just a surface finish

dullness

vslusterlessness

1 2.2

A surface that is not bright or shiny

is the general state of lacking shine and highlights

dinginess

vslusterlessness

6.7

A dirty or dull look that makes something seem old

concerns absence of shine, not necessarily dirt or grime

tarnishment

vslusterlessness

8.1

A dull layer that forms on metal and reduces its shine

is general lack of shine regardless of chemical or surface cause

Antonyms

shine

137 1.0

A bright, smooth look on something that reflects light

brightness

41 1.0

How much light something gives or how close it looks to white

How Bright

luster

9 6.1

brilliance

8 4.5

radiance

11 4.2

sheen

48 4.2

lusterlessness

9.1

Surface Forms

lusterlessness singular

lusterlessnesses plural

Morphology

lusterlessness = lusterless (transparent) = luster + less + ness

The adjective 'lusterless' is a regular formation from 'luster' + '-less', and adding '-ness' forms the noun denoting that state, so the steps are compositionally clear.

Etymology

Lusterlessness is built from luster (meaning 'shine' or 'light') and the ending -less ('without'). Think of luster like 'lustrous' jewelry that shines, so lusterlessness is simply the state of being 'without shine' or dull.