glossy

Words with a similar base: glossy

'glossy'

[slick.n.02] as in: a magazine printed on good quality paper

'glossy'

[glossy.n.02] as in: a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper

'glossy'

[glossy.s.01] as in: (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers

Examples:
calendered paper
glossy paper

'glossy'

[glistening.s.01] as in: reflecting light

Examples:
glistening bodies of swimmers
the horse's glossy coat
lustrous auburn hair
saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
shining white enamel

'glossy'

[glossy.s.03] as in: superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense

Examples:
a glossy TV series

Origins

					glossy (English)
├── -y (English)
│   └── -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── gloss (English)
    ├── glossa (Latin)
    │   └── γλῶσσα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
    └── glossi (Icelandic)

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