1) a kind of insect with hard, shiny wing-covers (beetle)
2) a kind of thin, shiny transparent material, used to wrap things and to make sticky tape (cellophane)
3) a hard, shiny substance used for protecting or decorating metal, porcelain etc (enamel)
4) (a substance producing) a thin shiny layer, as used on pots; to put glass into (a window etc) (glaze)
5) an evergreen shrub with smooth, shiny leaves (used by ancient Romans and Greeks as an emblem of victory, success and distinction) (laurel)
6) dull; not shiny or glossy (matte)
7) a substance used for polishing a surface; (to cause the surface of something) to become smooth and shiny by rubbing (especially with a special substance) (polish)
8) (articles, e.g. cups and plates, made of) a kind of fine china with a shiny coating (called glaze) (porcelain)
9) a kind of silk material that is shiny on one side (satin)
10) shiny brightness (sheen)
bright with colour
illuminated
giving out or reflecting a lot of light
shining, glowing in appearance
easy to see through
cloudless, bright
(of substances) sending out bright light
illuminated
of gild; gold leaf or gold-coloured paint used for gilding
gilded
(of fruits) iced, sugared
glossy, shining
like glass in appearance
polished, smooth
a worker who fits glass into windows etc
polished, smooth
that which makes things visible; having (very) little weight
illuminated
a device used for lighting cigarettes or cigars
illuminated
done to a high standard
bright
looking rich and colourful
bright, radiant
a kind of silk material that is shiny on one side
smooth, glossy
soft and smooth or shining
sleek
(of hair, an animal's fur etc) soft, smooth and glossy
smooth, glossy
done efficiently and well (but perhaps with a little deceit)
smooth, polished
(of surface) level or polished, like glass; calm and free from uncomfortable movement; (of a liquid mixture) free from lumps
level, unwrinkled; flowing
