Dulled
Dulled adjective - Lacking a surface luster or gloss.
Usage example: it might be best to paint the exposed pipes with a dulled enamel
Shiny
Shiny adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.
Both words in one sentence
- A knife juggler on the stage will use very shiny knives or weapons when juggling on stage but the blades, in reality are dulled as much as possible - because the audience will assume shiny means sharp, the same way Audible Sharpness means sharp.
Source: Audible Sharpness
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