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brasslike

brasslike

1 7.4
Sounds or looks bright and metallic like a trumpet
  • adjective
  • /ˈbræslaɪk/
: brillante
  • The trumpet player's solo had a distinctive brasslike quality that dominated the song.

Examples

  • The wind howled through the pipes, creating an eerie, brasslike sound throughout the night.

  • The brasslike tone of the trumpet filled the hall.

  • She chose a lampshade with a brasslike sheen that matched the décor.

  • She described the brasslike finish of the sculpture.

  • The musician played a brasslike note on his trumpet that filled the concert hall.

  • Her voice had a brasslike quality that made it stand out among the other singers.

  • The sculpture reflected the sunlight with a brasslike sheen, drawing the attention of passersby.

Synonyms

brassy
vsbrasslike
2 5.5

A loud bright sound like a trumpet or trombone

is broader and covers appearance and overall qualities as well as sound
trumpet-like
vsbrasslike
1 5.1

Sounds loud and clear like a trumpet

is broader and includes appearance and various instrument sounds not just one
metallike
vsbrasslike
1 6.8

Having the look or feel of metal

focuses on bright resonant musical sound rather than general physical shine

Antonyms

gentle
408 1.0

Kind and not strong in action, sound, or touch

softish
1 3.0

Having a little give when you press it

How Metallic

metallic
69 4.3
bright
3 3.8
brasslike
1 7.4
mellow
59 3.9

Surface Forms

brasslike positive

Morphology

brasslike = brass (transparent) = brass + like

Meaning is directly derived from 'brass' + the adjectival '-like', indicating resemblance to brass in sound or appearance.

Etymology

Brasslike comes from brass ('a yellow metal') and -like ('similar to'). Because trumpets and other loud instruments are made of brass, brasslike means 'like brass' in look or sound — bright, metallic, or ringing.