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glossy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɒsi/

The English word “glossy” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Having a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
  2. Attention-grabbing and superficially attractive.

noun

  1. A glossy magazine.
  2. A glossy photograph.
  3. A film depicting people with glamorous lifestyles.

Etymology

From gloss + -y.

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