glossy
pronunciation
How to pronounce glossy in British English:
UK [ˈɡlɒsi]
How to pronounce glossy in American English:
US [ˈɡlɑːsi]
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- Adjective:
- having a smooth, gleaming surface
- (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers
- reflecting light
Word Origin
- glossy (adj.)
- "smooth and shining," 1550s, from gloss (n.1) + -y (2). Figurative use from 1690s. The noun sense of "photograph with a glossy surface" is from 1931. Related: Glossies; glossiness.
Example
- 1. Varnish is the glossy protective layer applied to wooden furniture and other surfaces .
- 2. Glossy photo prints are shiny and vibrant in colors but hard to view when reflected by intense light .
- 3. This approach is equally effective for removing price tags and other stickers from glass , plastic , and other glossy surfaces .
- 4. The best dark chocolate is glossy , breaks crisply and releases a complex flavour as it dissolves in your mouth .
- 5. It seems like the trend has carried on in 2008 and is growing stronger ( thank god the glossy style is gone ) .