unglossy

Examples

• All

• This room has an unglossy finish.

• The artist chose an unglossy finish to give the sculpture a rustic feel.

• The unglossy pages of the book made it easier to read under bright lights.

• Don't you love unglossy textures?

• The unglossy finish of the table gave it a rustic charm.

• Her hair looked unglossy after the long day outdoors, lacking its usual shine.

• The artist chose an unglossy canvas to emphasize the natural texture of the paint.

Synonyms

M

matte

vsunglossy

19 3.5

Not shiny and showing little reflection

is the general description for any surface without shine

U

unpolished

vsunglossy

4 4.4

Rough in behavior, skill, or looks and awkward in social situations

focuses only on surface shine and smoothness, not social refinement or skill

M

matted

vsunglossy

1 4.2

A surface that is not shiny and does not reflect light

is the same meaning but appears as a different adjective form

U

unglazed

vsunglossy

1 6.2

A surface such as pottery or tiles that has no shiny coating

is the broader description for any surface lacking shine rather than coating

U

unshiny

vsunglossy

1 5.3

Having a dull surface that does not reflect light

is the same meaning but is a different word form

U

unburnished

vsunglossy

1 9.1

Not made shiny by rubbing or polishing

is the simple absence of shine without implying lack of polishing

M

matty

vsunglossy

7.4

Having a flat, not shiny surface, like some paints or phone cases

is the general idea of lacking a smooth reflective surface

Antonyms

S

shiny

304 1.0

Bright and smooth because it reflects light

G

glossy

31 2.6

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

How Glossy

glossy

31 2.6

polished

75 2.1

satin

4 2.7

unglossy

6.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology