unlacquered
- adjective
- /ʌnˈlækərd/
- The craftsman preferred to leave the wood unlacquered for a more natural appearance.
Examples
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Unlike the shiny chairs, these stools were completely unlacquered and felt rough to the touch.
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You could see the grain clearly on the unlacquered surface of the cabinet.
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The unlacquered wood table has a rustic charm.
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I prefer unlacquered finishes for my furniture.
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The artisan prefers working with unlacquered wood to showcase its natural beauty.
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He chose an unlacquered finish for the furniture to highlight the grain of the wood.
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Unlike the shiny coated cabinets, the unlacquered surfaces have a more rustic appearance.
Synonyms
Wood left without a coat of varnish or polish
Without a thin layer of another material on it
Not covered in paint or varnish
A surface such as pottery or tiles that has no shiny coating
A clay or pottery surface that is rough, not shiny, and soaks up water
Without a shiny, smooth surface
A surface that is not shiny and does not reflect light
How Glossy
Surface Forms
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.