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unlacquered

unlacquered

6.6
A surface that is not covered with a shiny protective layer
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈlækərd/
translation icon : sin barnizar
  • The craftsman preferred to leave the wood unlacquered for a more natural appearance.

Examples

  • Unlike the shiny chairs, these stools were completely unlacquered and felt rough to the touch.

  • You could see the grain clearly on the unlacquered surface of the cabinet.

  • The unlacquered wood table has a rustic charm.

  • I prefer unlacquered finishes for my furniture.

  • The artisan prefers working with unlacquered wood to showcase its natural beauty.

  • He chose an unlacquered finish for the furniture to highlight the grain of the wood.

  • Unlike the shiny coated cabinets, the unlacquered surfaces have a more rustic appearance.

Synonyms

unvarnished
vsunlacquered
1 6.0

Wood left without a coat of varnish or polish

focuses on absence of a glossy protective finish rather than all coatings
uncoated
vsunlacquered
  • Specialized
1 4.2

Without a thin layer of another material on it

refers specifically to lack of a glossy protective layer rather than any covering
unstained
vsunlacquered
1 3.7

Not covered in paint or varnish

focuses on missing glossy protective finish rather than missing color treatment
unglazed
vsunlacquered
1 6.2

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

is about lack of a glossy protective finish across materials rather than implying matte only
unvitrified
vsunlacquered
  • Specialized
9.9

A clay or pottery surface that is rough, not shiny, and soaks up water

applies to many materials lacking glossy protective finish, not only ceramics
unglossy
vsunlacquered
6.1

Without a shiny, smooth surface

emphasizes lack of a glossy protective finish rather than merely lacking shine
matted
vsunlacquered
4.2

A surface that is not shiny and does not reflect light

is about missing a glossy protective finish rather than simply appearing dull

How Glossy

glossy
34 2.6
polished
26 2.1
unlacquered
6.6
raw
353 1.0

Surface Forms

unlacquered positive

Morphology

unlacquered = lacquered (transparent) = un + lacquer + ed

A straightforward negative prefix 'un-' attached to 'lacquered' yields the literal meaning 'not coated with lacquer'.

Etymology

Unlacquered is made from un- meaning 'not' and lacquer, a shiny protective coat used to cover wood or metal. Think of wood left 'not covered' so you can see the grain and feel the surface; that's why unlacquered means not coated with a glossy finish.