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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. slick.

  2. 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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Other 51Թ Forms

  • glossily adverb
  • glossiness noun
  • nonglossy adjective
  • unglossy adjective
  • ˈDzԱ noun
  • ˈDz adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of glossy1

First recorded in 1550–60; gloss 1 + -y 1
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But in “The Waterfront,” Williamson’s main characters are a multigenerational cast of adults whose lives are glossier and grittier than what audiences remember from the “Dawson’s” gang.

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Aliabadi is connecting with consumers on many platforms with “SHE MD,” which is filmed like a glossy talk show from a Brentwood office.

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Summer Game Fest kicked off the annual preview marathon in the US last night as some of the industry's major studios tried to grab attention with new reveals and glossy trailers.

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Little scrambled egg bits floated in what should have been a smooth, glossy sauce.

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Simmer over low heat, stirring often, until thick and glossy — about 20–30 minutes.

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