Glossy Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡɫɔsi

GLAW-see

UK

ɡlˈɒsi

GLOS-ee

التعريف

Having a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light. It can also describe photos, magazines, or objects that look bright and polished.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Glossy' is common for describing paper (like 'glossy magazines'), hair, photos, or surfaces. Opposite is 'matte'. It's neutral to slightly positive. Avoid using it for people unless describing hair or appearance.

• Spanish: brillante - lustroso
• Portuguese (BR): brilhante - lustroso
• Portuguese (PT): brilhante - lustroso
• Chinese (Simplified): 有光泽的 - 光滑的
• Chinese (Traditional): 有光澤的 - 光滑的
• Hindi: चमकदार
• Arabic: لامع - براق
• Bengali: উজ্জ্বল - চকচকে
• Russian: глянцевый - блестящий
• Japanese: 光沢のある
• Vietnamese: bóng - sáng bóng
• Korean: 광택 있는 - 윤이 나는
• Turkish: parlak - cilalı
• Urdu: چمکدار - لشکدار
• Indonesian: mengkilap - berkilau

جمل نموذجية

The table has a glossy finish.

basic

Her hair looked very glossy after she used conditioner.

basic

This magazine is printed on glossy paper.

basic

Those apples look so fresh and glossy on the shelf.

natural

He handed me a stack of glossy brochures about the new hotel.

natural

After waxing, the car looked brand-new and incredibly glossy.

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