kiiltävästä

Kiiltävä is a Finnish word that translates to "shiny" or "glossy" in English. It describes the property of a surface that reflects light strongly, giving it a bright and often smooth appearance. This quality is typically associated with materials that are polished, varnished, coated, or naturally have a high sheen.

Objects that are described as kiiltävä can range widely. For example, a polished wooden table might be described as kiiltävä, as would a freshly painted car or a piece of metal that has been buffed to a high shine. In nature, certain types of leaves, insect exoskeletons, or even wet rocks can exhibit a kiiltävä surface. The term implies a visual attractiveness, often suggesting cleanliness, newness, or a well-maintained state.

The opposite of kiiltävä would be a matte or dull surface, which absorbs or scatters light rather than reflecting it. The perception of something being kiiltävä can be subjective to some extent, but it generally points to a distinct and noticeable reflection of light. In Finnish, the word is used in everyday language to describe the appearance of many different things.