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glossy

[ glos-ee, glaw-see ]

adjective

glossier, glossiest.
  1. having a shiny or lustrous surface.

    Synonyms: , ,

    Antonyms:

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


noun

plural glossies.
  1. a photograph printed on glossy paper.

glossy

/ ˈɡɒɪ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԱ, noun
  • ˈDz, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • Dzi· adverb
  • Dzi·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·Dzy adjective
  • ܲ·Dzy adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of glossy1

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

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A giant QR code on the back of the glossy program featuring headshots of the young actors invited audience members to donate toward rebuilding the arts programs at the two schools.

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These ingredients don’t just sweeten—they caramelize, forming that coveted glossy, crackly crust.

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She brought this space mission together, a glossy Elle magazine feature revealed earlier this month.

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Add the egg and vanilla, and whisk until smooth and glossy.

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It’s the face of the cake, the glossy veneer, the carefully crafted crown that covers any flaws and makes a dramatic first impression.

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