varnishy
Shiny and coated
Resembling or suggestive of varnish—having a glossy, lacquered quality or the characteristic smell of varnish.
The word usually describes surfaces with an artificial sheen or spaces with lingering chemical fumes: The freshly finished floors still smelled varnishy.
Sometimes used figuratively for things that seem polished but superficial.
Glossy protective coating
- shellacResinous wood coating
- finishBring to completion
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- glazeThin lustrous coating
enamel · urethane · stain · epoxy · resin · primer · topcoat · polyurethane
Airborne chemical irritants
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- chemicalSubstance with defined composition
volatile · turpentine · off-gassing · astringent · noxious · stinging · evaporating · ventilation
Smooth and shiny
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- sleekSmooth and elegant
shiny · reflective · buffed · smooth · satiny · glassy · slick · high-gloss
Not the real thing
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
- plasticCapable of being molded
- superficialLacking depth or substance
lacquer
Glossy protective coating
glaze · enamel · urethane · stain · epoxy · resin · primer · topcoat · polyurethane · lacquered
fumes
Airborne chemical irritants
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
chemical · volatile · turpentine · off-gassing · astringent · noxious · stinging · evaporating · ventilation · respirator
glossy
Smooth and shiny
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
sleek · shiny · reflective · buffed · smooth · satiny · glassy · slick · high-gloss · semi-gloss
fake
Not the real thing
furniture
Movable room objects
- cabinetryFine woodwork furniture craft
- millworkFactory-made wooden components
- veneerDecorative outer layer
grain · hardwood · refinishing · antique · tabletop · trim · paneling · flooring · banister · woodgrain
- nail varnishFingernail coating liquid
- nail varnishesColored liquid for fingertips
- varnish removerSolvent for dried coatings
- varnish techniquesApproaches to applying protective coats
varnish, unvarnished, varnished, varnishing, varnishes, varnisher, revarnished, revarnish, varnishers