NIELLI Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For NIELLI
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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| brighten | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||
verb • make more cheerful through the use of color • become clear | ||||||
| buff | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • an ardent follower and admirer • a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen • bare skin • a medium to dark tan color • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) adjective satellite • of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather verb • strike, beat repeatedly • polish and make shiny | ||||||
| burnish | verbv | |||||
noun • the property of being smooth and shiny verb • polish and make shiny | ||||||
| clean | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits • ritually clean or pure • not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination • (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers noun • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead adverb • completely; used as intensifiers • in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating adjective satellite • free of restrictions or qualifications • (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims • free from impurities • (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense • free from sepsis or infection • morally pure • (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections • (of a surface) not written or printed on • exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play • without difficulties or problems • thorough and without qualification • not carrying concealed weapons • free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed • free of drugs verb • make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from • remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits • clean and tidy up the house • clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing • be cleanable • deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc. • remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely • remove while making clean • remove unwanted substances from • remove shells or husks from | ||||||
| dull | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • lacking in liveliness or animation • emitting or reflecting very little light • not keenly felt • not having a sharp edge or point adjective satellite • being or made softer or less loud or clear • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness • (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted • slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity • (of business) not active or brisk • blunted in responsiveness or sensibility • not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft • darkened with overcast verb • make dull in appearance • become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping • make numb or insensitive • make dull or blunt • become less interesting or attractive • make less lively or vigorous | ||||||
| gleam | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an appearance of reflected light • a flash of light (especially reflected light) verb • be shiny, as if wet • shine brightly, like a star or a light • to shine with faint or brief light | ||||||
| gloss | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text • an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field • the property of being smooth and shiny • an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading verb • give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing • provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases • provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase • give a deceptive explanation or excuse for | ||||||
| patina | nounn | |||||
noun • a fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper) • an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood) • a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling | ||||||
| polish | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state | ||||||
| shine | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light verb • be bright by reflecting or casting light • emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light • be shiny, as if wet • be distinguished or eminent • be clear and obvious • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • throw or flash the light of (a lamp) • touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion • make (a surface) shine | ||||||
Alternatives for BRIGHTEN
Alternatives for BUFF
Alternatives for BURNISH
Alternatives for CLEAN
- fresh
- neat
- hygienic
- immaculate
- organized
- polished
- pristine
- pure
- sanitary
- scrubbed
- sparkling
- spotless
- tidy
- unblemished
- unpolluted
- unsoiled
- unsullied
- washed
- laundered
- clear
- fair
- blank
- clean
- clean-living
- cleanse
- fairly
- houseclean
- light
- pick
- plum
- plumb
- scavenge
- sporting
- sportsmanlike
- sporty
- unclouded
- uncontaminating
- uninfected
- unobjectionable
- white
Alternatives for DULL
- boring
- lackluster
- tedious
- colorless
- drab
- dreary
- flat
- humdrum
- insipid
- lifeless
- monotonous
- mundane
- pedestrian
- plain
- uneventful
- unexciting
- uninspiring
- uninteresting
- vapid
- slow
- blunt
- benumb
- damp
- dampen
- deadening
- dense
- dim
- dumb
- ho-hum
- irksome
- leaden
- matte
- muffle
- muffled
- mute
- muted
- numb
- obtuse
- pall
- sluggish
- softened
- thudding
- tiresome
- wearisome