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1glossy
adjective \ˈglä-sē, ˈglȯ-\
: having a shiny, smooth surface
gloss·i·ergloss·i·est
Full Definition of GLOSSY
1
: having a surface luster or brightness <rich glossy leather> <glossy paper>
2
: attractive in an artificially opulent, sophisticated, or smoothly captivating manner : slick <lots of glossy and phony chatter>
— gloss·i·ly \-sə-lē\ adverb
— gloss·i·ness \-sē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of GLOSSY
1556
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Synonym Discussion of GLOSSY
sleek, slick, glossy mean having a smooth bright surface or appearance. sleek suggests a smoothness or brightness resulting from attentive grooming or physical conditioning <a sleek racehorse>. slick suggests extreme smoothness that results in a slippery surface <slipped and fell on the slick floor>. glossy suggests a highly reflective surface <photographs having a glossy finish>.
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2glossy
noun
: a photograph with a shiny surface
: a popular magazine that is printed on smooth and shiny paper
plural gloss·ies
Full Definition of GLOSSY
1
: a photograph printed on smooth shiny paper
2
chiefly British : slick 4
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First Known Use of GLOSSY
1928
GLOSSY Defined for Kids
glossy
adjective \ˈglä-sē, ˈglȯ-\
gloss·i·ergloss·i·est
Definition of GLOSSY for Kids
: having a shiny, smooth surface <glossy paint>
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