Brilliantine: meaning, definitions and examples

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brilliantine

 

[ หˆbrษชljษ™ntษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

hair product

Brilliantine is a type of hair dressing product that gives hair a shiny, lustrous appearance. It is typically made from a blend of oils and waxes and is used to style, smooth, and add sheen to hair, often used in men's grooming.

Synonyms

hair oil, pomade, shine

Examples of usage

  • He applied brilliantine to his hair for a polished look.
  • The barber recommended using brilliantine for a sleek hairstyle.
  • She loved how brilliantine made her hair shine under the lights.

Translations

Translations of the word "brilliantine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brilhante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเค•เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช brilliant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkilau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะธัะบัƒั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚yszczฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…‰ๆฒขใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brillant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brillante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parlak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘ํƒ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lesklรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lesklรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…‰่พ‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bleลกฤeฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glansandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ั€ะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒญแƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parlaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brillante

Etymology

The word 'brilliantine' originates from the French term 'brillant', meaning 'shining' or 'brilliant', which is derived from the Latin 'brillare', meaning 'to shine'. This term began to be used in English in the late 19th century as a fashion and grooming product for hair. The rise of men's grooming products during this time led to the popularization of brilliantine, especially in the early to mid-20th century, when stylish, slicked-back hairstyles were in vogue. With its composition reflecting the era's preference for shine, brilliantine became synonymous with sophistication and elegance in personal appearance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,065, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.