glossy
adjective /ˈɡlɒs.i/
/ˈɡlɑː.si/ Definition
› smooth and shiny: She has wonderfully glossy hair. a dog with a glossy coatThe qualities of light › describes a book or magazine that has been produced on shiny and expensive paper and contains many colour pictures: a glossy coffee-table book a pile of glossy magazines/car brochuresNewspapers and magazinesKinds of books › looking attractive, but often not having serious value or quality: This magazine is full of glossy advertisements for aftershave.AttractiveSexual attractionSmart and elegantCosting or worth little or no money glossily /ˈɡlɒs.ɪ.li/
/ˈɡlɑː.sɪi-/ adverb Paints, dyes and pigmentsColour - general wordsThe qualities of light glossiness /-nəs/ noun [U]
/ˈɡlɑː.sɪi-/ adverb Paints, dyes and pigmentsColour - general wordsThe qualities of light glossiness /-nəs/ noun [U] (Definition of glossy adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a sight for sore eyes idiom
- adorable adjective
- aesthetic adjective
- alluring adjective
- angelic adjective
- delectable adjective
- distinguished adjective
- dreamy adjective
- elegant adjective
- enchanting adjective
- mesmerizing adjective
- nice-looking adjective
- noble adjective (CAUSING ADMIRATION)
- not be just a pretty face idiom
- ornamental adjective
- tempting adjective
- turn sb out phrasal verb (DRESS)
- voluptuous adjective
- well built adjective
- winning adjective
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