glossy Definition
glossy (glôs′ē, gläs′ē)
adjective gloss′i·er, gloss′i·est
- having a smooth, shiny appearance or finish
- smooth and plausible; specious
noun pl. gloss′·ies
- Photog. a print with a glossy finish
- Informal a magazine printed on glossy paper; slick
glossy Related Forms
gloss′i·ly adverb
gloss′i·ness noun
glossy Synonyms
glossy Usage Examples
Possessives
woman: Then, in the 1990s, they were wiped clean off the pages of the women's glossies.
Noun used with modifier
fashion: They've been Samantha's passion for years, fashion glossies and society pages, restaurant reviews and film releases.
Modifies a noun
- brochure: Some glossy brochure, a framework from which to present itself to us.
- mag: We will probably be treated to pages of pics from the party in various glossy mags for months to come.
- ibis: Glossy Ibis - 7 birds recorded, along the way to K 20 and at Northern Sewage Ponds 2 and 3 birds 13.
- magazine: Someone who has appeared on the cover of a glossy magazine recently?
- foliage: Produces masses of deep red flowers against dark glossy foliage.
- sheen: They can also lend a fine, glossy sheen of order to chaotic realities.
Modifying Another Word
- slightly: I'm sure the high gloss is slightly glossier than the gloss.
- too: For repainting bakelite an enamel finish adheres best, preferably an eggshell paint which is not too glossy.
- very: That gives a lovely sheen as opposed to a very glossy finish, in keeping with our gentle approach.
- not: Smooth but not glossy surface recommended for sleeping on as well as for the beach.
- extremely: Couverture is a term describing professional-quality coating chocolate that is extremely glossy.
- even: Even glossy metal targets can be stably detected by ignoring the influence of specular reflection.
Used with adjective complement
- look: Smoked fish should look glossy with a fresh smoky aroma.
- become: The rice will absorb the vinegar and become glossy.
- go: Pour the stock over them, bring to the boil and cook until the stock begins to thicken and go glossy.
- bring: Bringing glossy, high-quality video presentation tools to your fingertips.
- have: The form ' Aglaia ' lacks the bloom and has glossy, red shoots.
Browse dictionary entries near glossy
- ‹ glossolalia
- ‹ glossographer
- ‹ glosso-
- ‹ glossitis
- ‹ glossator
- ‹ glossary
- ‹ glossal
- ‹ glossa
- ‹ gloss
- ‹ glory
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