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mirrorlike

mirrorlike

4.5
A smooth shiny surface that shows a clear picture of things
  • adjective
  • /ˈmɪrərˌlaɪk/
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  • Ily settled beside him as the food rose from the center of the table, the mirrorlike stasis shells sliding back to present an incredible feast.

Examples

  • The exceptional quality of this intimate trade is enhanced by the fact that the two sovereigns are alone, upright, and in mirrorlike attitudes.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Finally, once the plate had been oiled, a steel burnisher was drawn across its surface to create a mirrorlike sheen.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The lake's surface was perfectly mirrorlike, reflecting the trees and sky above.

  • The polished silver had a mirrorlike finish that enhanced its brilliance.

  • The designer used glass with a mirrorlike quality to create stunning reflective walls.

Synonyms

reflective
vsmirrorlike
28 4.0

A surface that sends back light, sound, or heat

is limited to smooth shiny surfaces producing clear images
specular
vsmirrorlike
  • Specialized
1 8.5

A shiny surface that reflects light like a mirror

is the adjective meaning smooth shiny surface that makes clear reflections
reflecting
vsmirrorlike
3.4

A shiny surface or device that sends back light

is a surface quality giving clear sharp reflected images
mirrored
vsmirrorlike
4.3

Having the same look as in a mirror

describes surface shine making actual clear visual reflections instead

Antonyms

nonreflective
  • Specialized
1 5.7

A surface that does not send back light or sound

How Reflective

mirrorlike
4.5
glossy
34 2.6
polished
26 2.1
matte
2 3.5

Surface Forms

mirrorlike positive

Morphology

mirrorlike = mirror (transparent) = mirror + like

Clear and regular formation: 'mirror' + the adjectival suffix '-like' meaning 'resembling a mirror'.

Etymology

The word mirrorlike comes from two parts: mirror, from an old word meaning 'to look' or 'to wonder', and -like, which means 'similar to'. So something mirrorlike is 'similar to a mirror' and has a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light and gives a clear image.