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

Think soothing sand-and-cream hues, sleek furnishings and oversized windows that make the sea feel like part of the décor.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The singer and actress, 33, received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, while looking like a true rockstar in a grungy gown with tousled hair complemented by sleek and smokey makeup that exclusively used Maybelline New York products.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of sleek

Adjective

Everything online feels flat, polished, generated, or sponsored, so consumers are overwhelmed and increasingly skeptical.

— Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
These pants look more polished than your average pull-on style, thanks to the front button and pleats at the waistband.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of polished

Adjective

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
The suite next door had a full kitchen with glistening white-and-burgundy countertops, door frames set in raw marble, and a dining table sourced from a Paris flea market.

— Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026

Definition of glistening

Adjective

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
Kate is well-known for her healthy, lustrous hair, and her choice to wear her hair down at a wedding made for a look both simple and striking.

— Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026

Definition of lustrous

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