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brilliantine

/ˈbrɪl.jən.tiːn/

/ˈbrɪl.jənˌtin/

Translations

brilliantinenoun

brilliantines

бриолин

He used brilliantine to style his hair.

Он использовал бриолин, чтобы уложить волосы.

Synonyms

brilliantineverb

brilliantined

Past Simple

brilliantined

Past Participle

brilliantining

Gerund

/ˈbrɪl.jən.tiːn/

/ˈbrɪl.jənˌtin/

Rare transitive verb meaning ‘to apply brilliantine to (hair)’

Synonyms

slick (back)

brilliantineadjective

more brilliantine

Comp.

most brilliantine

Super.

Attributive use, e.g. ‘brilliantine fabric’, ‘brilliantine hair’

Synonyms

Definitions

brilliantinenoun

A scented oil used to make men's hair glossy.

He applied brilliantine to his hair to give it a sleek, shiny look.

A type of fabric with a lustrous finish, often used for clothing.

The dress was made of a beautiful brilliantine that shimmered in the light.

brilliantineverb

To apply brilliantine to (hair), making it glossy and smooth.

He brilliantined his moustache before leaving for the party.

brilliantineadjective

Attributive. Made of or relating to brilliantine, or having its glossy quality.

She wore a brilliantine skirt that shimmered in the candlelight.