lustrous material

[ˈlʌstrəs məˈtɪriəl]
nounpl: lustrous materials
material brilhante
1. A substance or fabric that has a shiny, glossy, or radiant surface that reflects light smoothly and evenly
The silk dress was made of a lustrous material that shimmered under the stage lights.
O vestido de seda era feito de um material brilhante que cintilava sob os holofotes do palco.
2. Any material possessing a bright, polished, or luminous quality with high reflectivity
The jeweler selected a lustrous material for the pendant to maximize its sparkle.
O joalheiro selecionou um material brilhante para o pingente a fim de maximizar seu brilho.
In Brazilian fashion and design industries, 'material brilhante' is commonly used when describing luxury fabrics and high-end textiles. The term reflects an appreciation for refined aesthetic qualities in clothing and home décor. In Portugal, 'lustroso' is more frequently used in literary or formal contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shiny materialglossy materialradiant materialpolished materialreflective material
Antonyms / Antônimos
dull materialmatte materialopaque materialnon-reflective material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
material brilhante
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
material reluzente
Common colloquial variant emphasizing brightness
São Paulo
material lustro
More formal, used in fashion and design contexts
Portugal
material brilhante
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; alternatively 'material lustroso'

Related Words

silksatinpearlglosssheenreflectivityluminosity

Related Idioms & Phrases

all that glitters
shine like a diamond
mirror finish
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