Glossy

/ˈɡlɒsi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A publication with a shiny, slick paper, often showcasing fashion or beauty.

She flipped through a glossy filled with the latest fashion trends.

adjective

Having a shiny, smooth surface.

The magazine featured a glossy cover that caught the light beautifully.

Smooth and shiny in appearance; reflecting light.

She admired her glossy hair in the mirror after using the new conditioner.

Exuberantly bright or radiant; flashy.

The car had a glossy finish that made it stand out on the showroom floor.

From Middle English 'glosse', meaning 'to shine', from Old French 'glosser'.

glossy finish

A surface that is smooth and shiny.

glossy magazine

A publication printed on high-quality, shiny paper.

gloss over

To cover up or make something seem less serious.

gloss

A superficial luster or shine.

lustrous

Having a shiny appearance.

shine

The quality of being bright or reflecting light.

Trendy or stylish.

That car is so glossy, it's definitely the latest model.

Looks good but lacks substance.

Her speech was all glossy but didn't have any real ideas.