brilliantine

UK
/ˈbrɪl.jən.tiːn/
US
/ˈbrɪl.jənˌtin/
brilliantinenoun
brilliantines
pl
Traduzioni
He used brilliantine to style his hair.
Он использовал бриолин, чтобы уложить волосы.
Definizioni
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
brilliantined
Past Simple
brilliantined
Past Participle
brilliantining
Gerund
UK
/ˈbrɪl.jən.tiːn/
US
/ˈbrɪl.jənˌtin/
Rare transitive verb meaning ‘to apply brilliantine to (hair)’
Definizioni
To apply brilliantine to (hair), making it glossy and smooth.
He brilliantined his moustache before leaving for the party.
brilliantineadjective
more brilliantine
Comp.
most brilliantine
Super.
Attributive use, e.g. ‘brilliantine fabric’, ‘brilliantine hair’
Definizioni
Attributive. Made of or relating to brilliantine, or having its glossy quality.
She wore a brilliantine skirt that shimmered in the candlelight.