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glace

glace

8.1
Having a smooth shiny surface like polished fabric or paper
  • adjective
  • /ɡleɪs/
translation icon : satinado
  • The designer chose a glace fabric to give the dress a luxurious sheen.

Examples

  • Her shoes had a glace finish that caught the light beautifully at the party.

  • The invitation was printed on glace paper for an elegant touch.

  • The dress had a beautiful glace finish.

  • Her glace fabric caught the light perfectly.

  • The designer chose a glace fabric to give the dress a luxurious sheen.

  • Her shoes had a glace finish that caught the light beautifully at the party.

  • The invitation was printed on glace paper for an elegant touch.

Synonyms

shiny
vsglace
302 1.0

Bright and smooth because it reflects light

adds specific sense of fabric or glazed finish rather than generic brightness
silky
vsglace
37 1.0

Smooth and soft to touch like fine cloth

stresses shiny surface or glaze more than soft texture
glossy
vsglace
34 2.6

Having a smooth shiny surface that reflects light like paper or hair

is used specifically for fabrics or polished finishes rather than any surface
polished
vsglace
26 2.1

A shiny, smooth surface after being rubbed or cleaned

applies to fabrics or glazed finishes rather than only treated shine
glassy
vsglace
9 3.9

A surface that is smooth and shiny like glass

is used more for fabrics or polished finishes than literal glasslike look
satiny
vsglace
3 4.1

Smooth and soft with a shiny surface like silk

emphasizes shiny finish for fabrics or treated surfaces rather than softness
glassine
vsglace
1 8.5

Having a smooth, shiny, and slightly see-through surface like glass

focuses more on fabric or polished finishes, not translucency
glazed
vsglace
3.5

Having a smooth shiny surface, often on pottery or tiles

describes smooth shiny fabric or finish regardless of coating
glossy-coated
vsglace
4.5

Having shiny, smooth fur or hair that looks healthy

refers mainly to fabric or finished surfaces, not animal coverings

Antonyms

rough
164 1.0

Not smooth and often harsh in sound

matte
2 3.5

Not shiny and showing little reflection

Compounds

demi-glace
7.7

A rich brown sauce cooks make by boiling meat broth until it is thick, often served with meat like steak

How Shiny

glace
8.1
glossy
34 2.6
shiny
302 1.0
dull
31 1.0
matte
2 3.5

Surface Forms

glace positive

Etymology

Glace comes from the French word and the Latin root glacies meaning 'ice'. Think of a smooth, shiny piece of ice — that's why glace means a glossy, glazed surface.