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glossyhaving a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡlɔːsi/

Korean meaning: 매끄럽고 윤이 나며 빛을 반사하는

Korean pronunciation: **글**러시

Example Sentences

  • His glossy bald head reflected the classroom lights like a disco ball.
  • The glossy chocolate cake looked too perfect to eat.
  • She spent hours making her car's glossy paint job spotless for the date.

glossy

ADJECTIVE

//ˈɡlɔːsi//

having a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light

glossy concept
💡 Concept

The detailer creates a glossy finish that reflects garage lights perfectly

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glossy rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Once glossy, now mossy, with webs so flossy!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡlɔːsi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡlɒsi/

🌳Etymology

Rootgloss
Suffix--y

Origin

From the Greek word 'glossa' meaning 'tongue,' which developed into the meaning of 'smooth and shiny' based on the smooth surface of the tongue. The adjective form 'glossy' emerged in the 16th century from 'gloss' (shine or luster).

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🎵Rhyme

flossymossy
flossy
mossy

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His glossy bald head reflected the classroom lights like a disco ball.

The glossy chocolate cake looked too perfect to eat.

She spent hours making her car's glossy paint job spotless for the date.

😄 Fun example

The cat's glossy fur was so shiny that birds kept flying into it thinking it was water.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

shinylustrouspolishedgleamingreflective

Antonyms

dullmatterough

Related

glossshinepolishlustergleam