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English adjective: glossy | |||
| 1. | glossy (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers | ||
| Samples | Calendered paper. Glossy paper. | ||
| Synonyms | calendered | ||
| Similar | glazed, shiny | ||
| Antonyms | unglazed | ||
| 2. | glossy reflecting light | ||
| Samples | Glistening bodies of swimmers. The horse's glossy coat. Lustrous auburn hair. Saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet. Shining white enamel. | ||
| Synonyms | glistening, lustrous, sheeny, shining, shiny | ||
| Similar | bright | ||
| Antonyms | dull | ||
| 3. | glossy superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense | ||
| Samples | A glossy TV series. | ||
| Synonyms | showy | ||
| Similar | attractive | ||
| Antonyms | unattractive | ||
English noun: glossy | |||
| 1. | glossy (communication) a magazine printed on good quality paper | ||
| Synonyms | slick, slick magazine | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mag, magazine | ||
| 2. | glossy (artifact) a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | exposure, photo, photograph, pic, picture | ||
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