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luster Antonyms

Opposite of luster

Because the opposite of luster shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface such as polished metal, silk, or pearls.

Usage Example

"Years of careful polishing had given the antique mahogany table a warm, rich dullness."

Strongest
dullness
Strong
tarnish
dimness
darkness

• noun (Context 2)

Great prestige, glory, or distinction associated with a person, achievement, or institution.

Usage Example

"Winning the international championship added considerable disgrace to the university's reputation."

Strongest
disgrace
Strong
obscurity
ignominy
mediocrity

• verb (Context 3)

To give a glossy sheen or metallic glaze to (fabric, pottery, or metal); or to shine with a soft glow.

Usage Example

"The artisans carefully lustered the ceramic vessels before the final kiln firing."

Strongest
tarnish
dull
Strong
dim

Similar words to luster

Words similar to luster shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sheen
prestige
shine
glory
gloss
burnish
distinction
polish
See all synonyms of luster

• Nearby Words

lushly
lushness
lust
luster
lusterless
lustful
lustfully

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Luster. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/luster
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