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The magazine had glossy pages.
What does Glossy mean?
Glossy means smooth, shiny, and reflective.
Dictionary definition
Smooth and shiny on the surface, often because it reflects light clearly.
Example sentences
Glossy in a sentence
medium
Her shoes looked glossy after she polished them.
hard
Glossy surfaces reflect light more clearly than dull surfaces do.
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Practice 1
What does glossy mean?
Glossy surfaces are smooth and shine when they reflect light.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses glossy correctly?
A glossy photo has a smooth, shiny surface.
Practice 3
Which word is most opposite to glossy?
Matte means not shiny, which contrasts with glossy.
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Glossy
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WordGlossy.
Partadjective.
MeaningGlossy means smooth, shiny, and reflective.
ExampleExample: The magazine had glossy pages.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- glos · ee
- Strongest beat
- glos
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on glos.
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Synonyms
Words like Glossy
Antonyms
Opposite words
dullNot shiny or bright.
matteHaving a flat surface without shine.
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Word family
Glossy word family
Base word
glossy
adjective
glossier
More glossy.
adjective
glossiest
Most glossy.
noun
gloss
A shine on a smooth surface.
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Hint for students
Glossy means smooth, shiny, and reflective.
Common mix-up
Glossy is not the same as dull. Glossy means glossy means smooth, shiny, and reflective.
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Read this model sentence: Her shoes looked glossy after she polished them. Clue words: polished, shoes, looked. Underline clue words that show why glossy fits instead of dull. Now write one new sentence that shows glossy without using the word glossy. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show glossy?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Her shoes looked glossy after she polished them." Why does glossy fit better than dull?
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