glossy
Americanadjective
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smooth and shiny; lustrous
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superficially attractive; plausible
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(of a magazine) lavishly produced on shiny paper and usually with many colour photographs
noun
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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
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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
Example Sentences
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From glossy fund decks to slick digital platforms, the message is simple: The gates are open.
From MarketWatch
His coat was so glossy it glistened in the sun.
From Literature
Radio airplay, strong word of mouth, glossy production and a slick cover that looked like an upscale fragrance ad helped the record sell a million copies by September 1976.
While beautiful artifacts, these books are not glossy lifestyle manifestos.
From Salon
It’s at restaurants — when vegetables arrive glossy, salted, unapologetic.
From Salon
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