brasslike
Resembling yellow alloy
Resembling brass in appearance, sound, or quality.
A brasslike sheen suggests the yellowish metallic gleam of the copper-zinc alloy.
A brasslike tone evokes the bright, somewhat harsh timbre of brass instruments.
The word can also suggest the boldness associated with brass: a brasslike confidence.
Deeply vibrating with sound
- sonorousDeep and full-toned
- ringingSustained resonant sound
- blaringHarshly loud
- fanfareCeremonial brass announcement
trumpet · trombone · horn · bugle · tuba · bold · strident · bright
Softly bright, reflective
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- yellowishTending toward gold
- warm-tonedHaving sunset-like hues
burnished · polished · gleaming · tarnished · patina · antique gold · amber · honeyed
Artificial or imitation
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- gold-platedSurfaced with precious metal
- lacqueredCoated with hard gloss
- electroplatedElectrically deposited metal coating
simulated · artificial · ersatz · knockoff · cheap · costume jewelry · pinchbeck · ormolu
Serving to beautify
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
- rococoExcessively elaborate in style
- baroqueExcessively ornate or elaborate
antique · vintage · scrollwork · doorknobs · fixtures · chandelier · candlestick · hardware
resonant
Deeply vibrating with sound
fanfare · trumpet · trombone · horn · bugle · tuba · bold · strident · bright · harsh
lustrous
Softly bright, reflective
warm-toned · burnished · polished · gleaming · tarnished · patina · antique gold · amber · honeyed · glinting
faux
Artificial or imitation
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- gold-platedSurfaced with precious metal
- lacqueredCoated with hard gloss
electroplated · simulated · artificial · ersatz · knockoff · cheap · costume jewelry · pinchbeck · ormolu · gilt
decorative
Serving to beautify
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
- rococoExcessively elaborate in style
baroque · antique · vintage · scrollwork · doorknobs · fixtures · chandelier · candlestick · hardware · hinges
bronze
Copper-tin alloy
pewter · nickel · aluminum · gunmetal · pinchbeck · white metal
brasslikedull
Lacking edge or interest
matte · lusterless · dark · tarnished · unpolished
brass, brassy, brasses, brasserie, brassware, brassiness, brasswork