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
  • Keep the accessories sleek and minimal with a structured bag and barely-there flats.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Featuring a sleek black column skirt and minimalist stilettos, the look, while pared-back, was far from boring thanks to a creamy sleeveless top with a voluminous feather-like hem.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sleek
Adjective
  • The legendary French fashion house was making a second issue of its surprisingly vigorous, thick-stock glossy art magazine.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Printed jeans finished with a clear, glossy coating took on a distinctly plastic-like appearance.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • The oval takes center stage in sculptural 14-karat yellow gold links, some polished to a high shine, others outlined in natural-diamond pavé.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The shoes accented a simple and polished fall ensemble consisting of light green midi skirt, simple gray top and a dark button-down coat with a collar.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • Back in 2017, the family invested more than $100 million into the hotel in preparation of the 35th America’s Cup—an extensive multi-year renovation that shined up an already glistening property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, everyone in the main room is dancing under a glistening disco ball to the syncopations of Riva, a three-piece comprised of a psychedelic saxophonist, drummer and keyboardist.
    — Mary Carreon, Los Angeles Times, 30 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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“Semilustrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semilustrous. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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