What does "lack-lustre" mean?

Alternative spelling of lackluster.

What is a synonym for "lack-lustre"?

Common synonyms include: dull, dull, bland, colourless, dim, drowsy.

Lack-lustre

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Adjective

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Alternative spelling of lackluster. alt-of, alternative
"Once the cobwebs of a lack-lustre first half were blown away, Spurs were irresistible and Arsenal were simply unable to cope with the power of Mousa Dembele in midfield and the creation and running of Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli - combined with the inevitable goalscoring prowess of Kane."

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dull dull bland colourless dim drowsy

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"Once the cobwebs of a lack-lustre first half were blown away, Spurs were irresistible and Arsenal were simply unable to cope with the power of Mousa Dembele in midfield and the creation and running of Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli - combined with the inevitable goalscoring prowess of Kane."

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