glossier; glossiest
1
: having a surface luster or brightness
rich glossy leather
glossy paper
2
: attractive in an artificially opulent, sophisticated, or smoothly captivating manner : slick
lots of glossy and phony chatter
Examples of glossy in a Sentence
Adjective
a plant with glossy green leaves
the glossy finish on the gym floor
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Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
Everything from the glossy caramel drizzle to the satisfying crunch is a little messy, but totally charming, just like you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Sep. 2025
The pros at Alexander and Xavier Masonry say some of the most popular options range from natural-looking finishes to glossy to matte.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Light pink referenced standard awareness campaigns, but the deepening shades, culminating in black, confronted the audience with the harsh reality of metastatic disease, which is typically softened by glossy pink ribbons.
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
Everything from the glossy caramel drizzle to the satisfying crunch is a little messy, but totally charming, just like you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Keeping the hair glossy is key to maintaining a plush brunette.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Sep. 2025
The pros at Alexander and Xavier Masonry say some of the most popular options range from natural-looking finishes to glossy to matte.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glossy
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“Glossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glossy. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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