Meaning & Definition of Glossy in English
English⟶
Glossy
/glɔsi/
noun
1. A magazine printed on good quality paper
synonym:
- slick,
- slick magazine,
- glossy
2. A photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper
synonym:
- glossy
adjective
1. (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers
- "Calendered paper"
- "Glossy paper"
synonym:
- glossy,
- calendered
2. Reflecting light
- "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"
synonym:
- glistening,
- glossy,
- lustrous,
- sheeny,
- shiny,
- shining
3. Superficially attractive and stylish
- Suggesting wealth or expense
- "A glossy tv series"
synonym:
- glossy,
- showy