Lusterless and Rubbed

Opposite meaning words

Lusterless adjective - Lacking a surface luster or gloss.

Usage example: a small tombstone of lusterless granite marks his modest grave

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Rubbed is an antonym for lusterless.

Rubbed adjective - Having a shiny surface or finish.

Usage example: the rubbed brass of the wall sconce showed my reflection

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Lusterless is an antonym for rubbed.

Nearby Words: rubber, rubbing

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