semilustrous

adjective

Definition of semilustrousnext
as in brushed

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  1. brushed
  2. sleek
  3. glossy
  4. polished
  5. glistening
  6. lustrous
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
  • Still, a visit to Meyers’ sleek apartment, admittedly paid for by his parents, confirms for Ed the kind of youthful privilege at play here, so unlike the scrappier downtown bohemia of his own artistic heyday.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But before even touching a heat tool, the sleekest and shiniest looks require a clean and hydrated base, especially when coming out of protective styles.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleek
Adjective
  • Her long, glossy hair was swept dramatically over to one side, with lots of lift at the roots and big, soft waves cascading down to her ribs.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The salon is painted Benjamin Moore’s moody Tamarind, with a glossy coat on the ceiling, a perfect contrast to the ochre mohair upholstery of a pair of 1960s Olivier Mourgue Montreal chairs.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • So despite being only slightly older than Penders is now, both men were far more seasoned and polished.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Final Thoughts The Qidi Max 4 feels like a machine designed for people who care more about capability, material flexibility, and printing large, functional parts than chasing a perfectly polished consumer-appliance experience.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • 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
  • Styled by Leslie Fremar, the actress wore a glistening silver dress made entirely of shredded metallic fringing that dangled around her body.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of glistening
Adjective
  • There are now more than 140 tree species commercialized as rosewoods, all with lustrous, dense and typically reddish wood.
    — Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The specifics are needed, as Baldwin’s words bring bracing, embittered context to the film’s lustrous European tour.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Semilustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semilustrous. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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