mirror-like

mirror-like — adjective

1. If something is mirror-like, its surface is so smooth and shiny that it reflects

1.形容詞C1
釋義

If something is mirror-like, its surface is so smooth and shiny that it reflects people or things clearly, almost as a real mirror would.

例句

At sunrise, the lake looked mirror-like, reflecting pink clouds above Liang's boat.

predicative: look + mirror-like

Rania chose mirror-like tiles to make her narrow bathroom seem brighter.

同義詞
  • reflective

    broader and more technical; often used for materials that bounce light back

  • glossy

    focuses on a polished shine, often on paper, paint, or surfaces

  • glassy

    suggests a hard, smooth, glass-like appearance, sometimes colder or more still

反義詞
  • matte

    describes a finish made to avoid shine or reflection

  • dull

    describes a surface that lacks brightness or a clear shine

文法句型

mirror-like + noun (surface, lake, finish)

be / look mirror-like

用法筆記

Usually describes water, glass, metal, or polished stone. It is far more common for surfaces than for people, actions, or abstract ideas.

常見錯誤

❌The singer gave a mirror-like speech.
✅The lake had a mirror-like surface.
💡'mirror-like' describes the appearance of a smooth, reflective surface, not a style of speaking.