Brilliantine: meaning, definitions and examples
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brilliantine
[ หbrษชljษntษชn ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น brilhante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช brilliant
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkilau
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปะธัะบััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bลyszczฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ๆฒขใฎใใ
๐ซ๐ท brillant
๐ช๐ธ brillante
๐น๐ท parlak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ดํ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงู ุน
๐จ๐ฟ lesklรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ lesklรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ่พ็
๐ธ๐ฎ bleลกฤeฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ glansandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัาััะฐาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แญแงแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ parlaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.