Dim and Rubbed

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Dim

Dim adjective - Lacking a surface luster or gloss.
Usage example: over time, exposure to ultraviolet light will make bright pigments turn dim
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Rubbed is an antonym for dim.
Nearby Words: dimness, dimly

Rubbed

Rubbed adjective - Having a shiny surface or finish.
Usage example: the rubbed brass of the wall sconce showed my reflection
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Dim is an antonym for rubbed.
Nearby Words: rubber, rubbing
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