semilustrous

adjective

Definition of semilustrousnext
as in brushed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semilustrous
  1. brushed
  2. sleek
  3. glossy
  4. polished
  5. lustrous
Adjective
  • Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
Definition of brushed
Adjective
  • Aerodynamics play a major part in achieving the 450-mile range, as final tweaks to the design helped the model reach a sleek 0.24 coefficient of drag.
    Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Adobe first opened its doors in 2012 to a sleek, modern 280,000 square-foot building.
    Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of sleek
Adjective
  • No detail is left unturned at this glossy, editorial-ready establishment – with floral walls, oversized art filled with Black heroes from across the diaspora, a life-sized lion, a grand piano, and so much more to catch the eye.
    Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Its glossy exterior will shine at your holiday table in more ways than one with its ice-like appearance.
    Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • Of course, her mani of the moment (which had now transformed into her engagement mani) was on full display in all of the happy photos: short, subtly polished nails.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The following week, an employee might join to discuss how to look polished without trying too hard for a PTA meeting.
    Julian Randall, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • The six High Gloss finishes are expertly polished to a lustrous shine with a clear top coat.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Find it on Amazon This Cake Stand Covered in Crystals Present your dessert like a work of art with this cake stand adorned with sparkling crystal pendants and a lustrous gold finish.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of lustrous
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