GLOSSY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'glossy' differ from other similar words?

The words sleek and slick are common synonyms of glossy . While all three words mean "having a smooth bright surface or appearance," glossy suggests a highly reflective surface. // photographs having a glossy finish

Q: When could 'sleek' be used to replace 'glossy'?

The synonyms sleek and glossy are sometimes interchangeable, but sleek suggests a smoothness or brightness resulting from attentive grooming or physical conditioning. // a sleek racehorse

Q: When can 'slick' be used instead of 'glossy'?

The words slick and glossy can be used in similar contexts, but slick suggests extreme smoothness that results in a slippery surface. // slipped and fell on the slick floor

glossy

adjective

ˈglä-sē

Definition of glossy next

as in polished

having a shiny surface or finish the glossy finish on the gym floor a sports car with an interior upholstered with glossy leather

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How does the adjective glossy differ from other similar words?

The words sleek and slick are common synonyms of glossy. While all three words mean "having a smooth bright surface or appearance," glossy suggests a highly reflective surface.

photographs having a glossy finish

When could sleek be used to replace glossy?

The synonyms sleek and glossy are sometimes interchangeable, but sleek suggests a smoothness or brightness resulting from attentive grooming or physical conditioning.

a sleek racehorse

When can slick be used instead of glossy?

The words slick and glossy can be used in similar contexts, but slick suggests extreme smoothness that results in a slippery surface.

slipped and fell on the slick floor

Examples of glossy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Plus, the glossy lacquer of Aqua Net was not unlike the sugar on the pastry. —

Victor Lodato, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024 Bush also wore a look from Siriano’s fall 2024 rtw collection, fashioning a corseted strapless minidress in a shade of pink with gold highlights on the glossy fabric and a full, bubble-hem skirt. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 26 July 2024 Some people even like to mix a matte top coat with a glossy one for a finish that’s not as dramatic. —

Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2024 But this glossy marketing campaign is proving is that Hollywood hasn’t found a respectful way to market movies about domestic violence. —

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for glossy

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