glossy

[ glos-ee, glaw-see ]

adjective

, gloss·i·er, gloss·i·est.

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.

noun

, plural gloss·ies.

1. slick ( def 9 ).
2. a photograph printed on glossy paper.

glossy

/ 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

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

Derived Forms

• ˈglossiness, noun
• ˈglossily, adverb

Other Words From

• glossi·ly adverb
• glossi·ness noun
• non·glossy adjective
• un·glossy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glossy¹

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

Related Words

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