glossy

== English == === Etymology === From gloss +‎ -y. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɡlɒsi/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡlɔsi/ (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /ˈɡlɑsi/ Rhymes: -ɒsi, -ɔːsi === Adjective === glossy (comparative glossier, superlative glossiest) Having a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface. Synonyms: lacquerlike, satiny, sleek; see also Thesaurus:glossy Antonyms: flat (paint colors), matte (figurative) Attention-grabbing and superficially attractive. Synonyms: eye-catching, flashy, prominent; see also Thesaurus:conspicuous ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === glossy (plural glossies) (chiefly British, informal) A glossy magazine. (informal) A glossy photograph. (film, informal) A film depicting people with glamorous lifestyles.