SPECULAR Synonyms

• resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness

• (used of eyes) lacking liveliness

• (of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it

• fitted or covered with glass

• having a shiny surface or coating

• (used of eyes) lacking liveliness

• (of foods) covered with a shiny coating by applying e.g. beaten egg or a sugar or gelatin mixture

• a flash of light (especially reflected light)

• an appearance of reflected light

• bright with a steady but subdued shining

• a magazine printed on good quality paper

• a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper

• based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

• (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers

• reflecting light

• superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• brilliant

• reflecting light

• like or characteristic of a mirror image

• perfected or made shiny and smooth

• showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

• (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed

• (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth

• capable of physically reflecting light or sound

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

• devoted to matters of the mind

• having a shiny surface or coating

• reflecting light

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• capable of reflecting light like a mirror