glossy

American  

[glos-ee, glaw-see] / ˈglɒs i, ˈglɔ si /

adjective

glossier, glossiest

1. having a shiny or lustrous surface.

   Synonyms:

   glazed, polished, shining

   Antonyms:

   dull

2. having a false or deceptive appearance or air, especially of experience or sophistication; specious.

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noun

plural

glossies

1. slick.

2. a photograph printed on glossy paper.

glossy British  

/ ˈɡlɒsɪ /

adjective

1. smooth and shiny; lustrous

2. superficially attractive; plausible

3. (of a magazine) lavishly produced on shiny paper and usually with many colour photographs

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noun

1. Also called (US): slick.  an expensively produced magazine, typically a sophisticated fashion or glamour magazine, printed on shiny paper and containing high quality colour photography Compare pulp

2. a photograph printed on paper that has a smooth shiny surface

Other Word Forms

• glossily adverb
• glossiness noun
• nonglossy adjective
• unglossy adjective

Etymology

Origin of glossy

First recorded in 1550–60; gloss ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

This makes it possible to switch between glossy and matte finishes, producing visual effects that surpass what current screens can achieve.

From Science Daily

Swirled into sesame noodles until they go glossy.

From Salon

The Georgian-style, brick and stone home offers an array of gorgeous details, like glossy wood and stone floors, red lacquer walls in the formal dining room, and numerous fireplaces.

From MarketWatch

Someone sent swoony glossies of bright fish and azure waters to my apartment in Harlem.

From Salon

What begins as separate elements becomes something looser, glossier, edged in caramelization.

From Salon

Related Words

• bright
• gleaming
• glistening
• lustrous
• polished
• silky
• sleek
• slick