kiiltava

Kiiltävä is a Finnish word that translates to "shiny" or "glossy" in English. It is commonly used to describe surfaces that reflect light, giving them a lustrous appearance. This can apply to a wide range of objects, from natural elements to manufactured goods.

In nature, kiiltävä can describe the smooth, wet surface of a stone after rain, the sheen on a bird's feathers, or the polished look of certain leaves. It conveys a sense of smoothness and reflectivity.

When referring to man-made objects, kiiltävä often suggests a deliberate finish. For example, a car's paint job can be described as kiiltävä if it is well-waxed and reflects light brightly. Furniture can have a kiiltävä surface if it has been varnished or lacquered. Even the surface of a piece of metal can be kiiltävä if it has been polished to a high shine.

The term is neutral in connotation, simply indicating a visual quality. It does not inherently imply good or bad, but rather describes the way light interacts with a surface. Understanding kiiltävä helps in appreciating descriptive language, particularly in Finnish contexts.