glossy (n.)

  1. a magazine printed on good quality paper

    [ Syn: slick , slick magazine ]

  2. a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper

    glossy (adj.)

  1. (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers; calendered paper; glossy paper

    [ Syn: calendered ]

  2. reflecting light; glistening bodies of swimmers; the horses glossy coat; lustrous auburn hair; saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet; shining white enamel

    [ Syn: glistening , lustrous , sheeny , shiny , shining ]

  3. superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense; a glossy TV series

    [ Syn: showy ]

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