specular

• Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das Licht wie ein Spiegel reflektiert; eine glatte, spiegelnde Oberfläche habend.

An adjective describing something that reflects light like a mirror; having a smooth, reflective surface. Now largely replaced by 'specular' in technical contexts or 'mirror-like' in general use.

1. Mirror-like reflectionC1formal

   Having the property of reflecting light in a smooth, mirror-like manner.

   Spiegelnd

   • The polished metal surface had a specular finish.
   • Specular reflections are common in calm water.
   • The artist used specular highlights to create a realistic effect.

   Synonymeglossylustrousmirroredmirrorlikepolishedreflectiveshiny

   Antonymediffusedullmatte