Glossy Definition & Meaning
glossy
- adjective
- (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers; "calendered paper"; "glossy paper"
- 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"
- superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense; "a glossy TV series"
- noun
- a magazine printed on good quality paper
- a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper
"Glossy" in song lyrics
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"They call me Mr. Bossy, molases paint silver glossy"
Ben Hated f/ Re-Re — Escalades & Navigators -
"Your cubics are foggy, my diamonds stay glossy"
Big Tuck — Stuntin' -
"Fifth of wine make my eyes turn glossy"
Bless 1 — My Existence
Words that rhyme with glossy
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- What does glossy mean?
- (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers; "calendered paper"; "glossy paper" 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" superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
- What part of speech is glossy?
- Glossy is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does glossy have?
- Glossy has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).