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

The brand’s first offering is Travel Discovery Set ($135), featuring five scents enclosed in a sleek silver cigarette case, which feels substantial and heavy in the hand, like something your grandmother might have owned.

— Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Its unique airflow system creates a low-smoke fire in a sleek stainless steel pit.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of sleek

Adjective

This plot and the film’s glossy aping of grindhouse aesthetics suggest the movie will be gnarly and boldly engrossing.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
The design scheme leans glossy and neutral, with beachy accents like pops of blue and natural wood throughout.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of glossy

Adjective

The residence offers a polished take on classic East Sac living, scaled perfectly to a two‑bedroom home that lives much larger than its square footage suggests.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Outputs arrive instantly, in polished language and with remarkable confidence.

— Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of polished

Adjective

Partnered with her futuristic ensemble fit for the silver screen, the musician wore coordinating purple knee-high boots made of glistening purple leather.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026
Shot on location in Alberta, Canada, the blooming grasslands, breathtaking sunrises, glistening rivers and immense mountaintops are characters in their own right, often pulling audiences in when the storyline itself is drastically lacking.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of glistening

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