glossy; sleek; glistening; slick; shiny
Rare term describing a smooth, lustrous, or wet-looking sheen, often on surfaces like hair, skin, or polished objects.
Her hair was glossy and very beautiful.
The glistening surface of this pottery gives it a luxurious feel.
Compound of ぬる (slippery, smooth) and 艶 (luster, gloss). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word likely arose as a descriptive term for a wet-looking shine.