SEMILUSTROUS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

semilustrous

adjective

Definition of semilustrous

as in brushed

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Adjective

The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Spanx AirEssentials Brushed Full-Zip Jacket Not to be missed, this zip-up jacket — complete with an ultra-soft brushed interior and stately mock neckline — offers a more sophisticated take on travel day dressing.

— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of brushed

Adjective

Their second record is somewhat sleeker—no song surpasses five minutes—but packs considerable emotion into these tighter forms.

— Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Kardashian kept the jewelry to a minimum, pulling her dark hair into a sleek high ponytail and instead accessorizing with two very on-theme Dalmatians.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of sleek

Adjective

When glossy, spoon mixture into a sandwich bag, pushing the mixture to the corner of the bag and twisting the top of the bag to remove any excess air.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Deep greens sit against warm ochre walls, punctuated by flashes of glossy, nail-varnish-red lacquer.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of glossy

Adjective

Beirut's private-press scene has little in common with the studio culture of ’80s Tokyo, where an abundance of resources and technology filtered the same foreign influences into something more perfect and polished.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
There are waterproof Sorel boots for rainy-day exploring, classic Adidas sneakers for casual outfits, and plenty of polished options, from slingback flats and ballet flats to easy slip-on loafers.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of polished

Adjective

But many of the film’s most evocative images, often involving groups of soldiers, handsome and glistening and in varying stages of undress, remain just that — images without a strong connection to the larger storytelling.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Frank O’Hara, with each glistening torso, never fails to tell you something true.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of glistening

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