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gloss·y
 glossy
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- pronunciation:
- glaw
si
[or]
gla
si
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
glossier, glossiest |
| definition 1: |
having a smooth, shiny surface or appearance.
- antonyms:
- dull, lusterless
- similar words:
- lustrous, shiny, sleek, slick
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| definition 2: |
having a false or superficial appearance or manner; specious.
- similar words:
- slick
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| definition 3: |
of paper, metal, and other materials, having a shiny finish. (Cf. mat3.)
- antonyms:
- dull, matte
- similar words:
- lustrous
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| related words: |
smooth |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
glossies |
| definition 1: |
a photographic print on glossy paper.
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| definition 2: |
a usu. four-color magazine that is printed on glossy paper; slick.
- similar words:
- slick
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| related words: |
magazine |
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| derivations: |
glossily (adv.), glossiness (n.) |
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