luster; gloss; sheen; brilliance
Refers to a shiny, polished surface quality of objects like metal, fabric, hair, or ceramics. Often used in positive descriptions of appearance.
This silk cloth has a beautiful luster.
Polishing brings out the luster on the metal.
This silk fabric has a beautiful sheen.
I bought a pair of glossy black shoes.
I polish the wooden furniture with wax to bring out its shine.
The pearl gave off a soft luster.
After years of use, the metal lost its luster.
semigloss; semimatte; semimat
matte; dull luster; non-glossy