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

Microsoft Surface Laptop Early Prime Day Deal For a sleek-looking portable that also delivers some of the best battery life out there, Microsoft's Surface Laptop is a strong contender.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
The dining room has a long dark wood table beneath a simple pendant light, while the kitchen has sleek metal cabinets and a large marble island.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of sleek

Adjective

With polished prose and impeccable research, historian Philbrick unravels the Golden State’s ties to profit, enslavement and white supremacy.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The long-sleeve blouse was a polished piece that was further accentuated by a pair of charcoal gray trousers with pleating and a wide-leg silhouette.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of polished

Adjective

Up close, its elongated head, skeletal body and glistening double set of jaws reveal just how much unsettling detail goes into a creature often glimpsed onscreen in darkness.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
There are glistening construction workers and disembodied skirts blowing upwards from the convected wind of subway grates and cabs again, a heat-wave dream loop.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of glistening

Adjective

Smooth layered hair with hair straightening products, then style with a flat iron for long, lustrous locks.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Hollidge and Eshaghpour were captivated by Frank’s use of straw, which becomes more or less lustrous depending on how hard it’s rubbed (bringing out the material’s natural silica) and can be dyed to achieve different hues.

— Jill Singer, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of lustrous

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