glossy

[US]/ˈɡlɒsi/
[UK]/ˈɡlɑːsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. smooth and shiny; showy with many bright pictures printed on shiny paper.

Phrases & Collocations

glossy surface

glossy paper

Example Sentences

the glossy laurel is fully hardy and evergreen.

thick, glossy, manageable hair.

glossy TV miniseries and soaps.

curls of glossy golden hair.

he made a positive identification of a glossy ibis.

glossy satin.See Synonyms at sleek

the Charter is a glossy public relations con.

her hair is swept up to a glossy oriflamme.

a flotilla of glossy limousines swept past.

Our cat has glossy black fur.

the dense perplexity of dwarf palm, garlanded creepers, glossy undergrowth.

Lustrousness:tin coating is glossy and not easy to change color.

CDs would be far cheaper to produce without the glossy packaging.

evergreen woody twiner with large glossy leaves and showy corymbs of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers.

A glossy magazine has lots of pictures of fashionable clothes and is printed on good quality paper.

What with pre-nuptial arrangements, palimony, child custody, we have become accustomed to the short-lived, high octane relationships on which glossy magazines feed.

A vintage bergere chair has been infused with a fresh new vitality with some glossy raspberry paint and animal print upholstery, adding playful yet sophisticated style to this teen girl’s room.

It has full-looking and glossy coating resistant to heat, rain and weathering. It can withstand solar thermoradiation and reduce the surface temperature of painting system.

Real-world Examples

Tired-looking or fresh? Oh, fresh and glossy.

Source: The Engineer's Thumb Case of Sherlock Holmes

Thick, pearly tears were trickling down the glossy feathers.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

She polished her ring until it was glossy again.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

The tea plant has glossy green leaves and white blossoms.

Source: UK original primary school Chinese language class

Her coat is as soft and as glossy as silk.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 1

This floor is made of glossy and durable bamboo skin.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2015 Compilation

I love a glossy red lip with the silk bow.

Source: Learn to dress like a celebrity.

Get a gloriously glossy, healthy mane at home with these tips.

Source: Beauty and Fashion English

I can see it has a nice glossy cover, Lydia said.

Source: Hu Min reads stories to remember TOEFL vocabulary.

And that's what gives that kind, the silky glossy finish.

Source: Gourmet Base

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