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glossy
adjective(gloss-y)
reflecting light
Synonyms: glistening, lustrous, sheeny, shining, shiny,
Examples:
The horse's glossy coat.
glossy
adjective(gloss-y)
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
Synonyms: gilded, meretricious, specious,
glossy
adjective(gloss-y)
superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
Synonyms: showy,
Examples:
A glossy TV series.
glossy
adjective(gloss-y)
(of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers
Synonyms: calendered,
Examples:
Glossy paper.
glossy
noun(gloss-y)
a magazine printed on good quality paper
Synonyms: slick, slick magazine,
glossy
noun(gloss-y)
a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper

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