Simple meaning
What does Glossy mean?
Glossy means smooth and shiny.
Dictionary definition
Smooth and shiny on the surface.
Example sentences
Glossy in a sentence
easy
The picture looked glossy in the storybook scene.
medium
In class, we used glossy to describe what we noticed.
hard
The reading passage used glossy to create a clear sensory image for readers.
Synonyms
Words like Glossy
Antonyms
Opposite words
plainUse for less vivid or less detailed appearance.
unclearUse for not easy to sense or understand.
Word family
Glossy word family
Base word
glossy
noun
glossys
Plural form of glossy when used as a countable noun.
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What does glossy mean?
Glossy means glossy means smooth and shiny.
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