Definition of Glossy

1. Noun. A magazine printed on good quality paper.

Exact synonyms: Slick, Slick Magazine
Generic synonyms: Mag, Magazine

2. Adjective. (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers. "Glossy paper"
Exact synonyms: Calendered
Similar to: Glazed, Shiny
Derivative terms: Glossiness

3. Noun. A photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper.
Generic synonyms: Exposure, Photo, Photograph, Pic, Picture

4. Adjective. Reflecting light. "Shining white enamel"
Exact synonyms: Glistening, Lustrous, Sheeny, Shining, Shiny
Similar to: Bright
Derivative terms: Glossiness, Lustre, Sheen, Shininess

5. Adjective. Superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense. "A glossy TV series"
Exact synonyms: Showy
Similar to: Attractive

Definition of Glossy

1. a. Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface.

Definition of Glossy

1. lustrous [adj GLOSSIER, GLOSSIEST] : GLOSSILY [adv] / a type of photograph [n GLOSSIES] - See also: lustrous

Medical Definition of Glossy

1. 1. Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface. 2. Smooth; specious; plausible; as, glossy deceit. Origin: See Gloss luster. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Glossy

glossopharyngeolabial paralysis
glossopharyngeus
glossoplasty
glossoplegia
Glossopsitta
Glossopsitta versicolor
glossoptosis
glossoptosis
glossopyrosis
glossorrhaphy
glossospasm
glossosteresis
glossotomy
glossotrichia
glossy (current term)
glossy (current term)
glossy skin
glossy snake
gloss over
glost
glosts
glottal
glottal
glottal catch
glottal plosive
glottal stop
glottic
glottic
glottides
glottidospasm

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