shiny material

[ˈʃaɪni məˈtɪriəl]
noun phrasepl: shiny materials
material brilhante
1. A substance or fabric with a glossy, reflective surface that reflects light brightly
The dress was made of shiny material that caught the light beautifully.
O vestido era feito de um material brilhante que capturava a luz lindamente.
2. Any surface or substance that has a lustrous or gleaming appearance
The decorator chose shiny material for the wall panels to make the room appear larger.
O decorador escolheu um material brilhante para os painéis da parede para fazer o cômodo parecer maior.
In Brazilian culture, shiny materials are popular in carnival costumes and festive wear. In the USA, particularly in NYC, shiny materials are associated with luxury fashion and high-end textiles. The term is commonly used in fashion, interior design, and textile industries in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
bling material
Synonyms / Sinônimos
glossy materiallustrous materialreflective materialgleaming materialmetallic material
Antonyms / Antônimos
matte materialdull materialflat materialnon-reflective material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
material brilhante
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
material brilhoso
Colloquial variation common in Rio
São Paulo
material acetinado
Often used when referring to satin-like shiny materials
Portugal
material brilhante
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'material lustroso' also used

Related Words

glosslustersheenfabricsatinsilkmetallicreflective

Related Idioms & Phrases

all that glitters is not gold
shine like a diamond
put a shine on something
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