semigloss
adjective
semi·gloss
ˈse-mē-ˌgläs 
ˈse-ˌmī-,
-mi-,
-ˌglȯs
: having a low luster
specifically
: producing a finish midway between glossy and flat
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Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door finish to hide flaws.
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Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
Finish by painting the woodwork and trim with a gloss or semigloss paint.
—Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door paint finish to hide flaws.
—Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2022
After the caulk has cured completely, paint the cubbies with a semigloss paint using a 2-inch angled brush and a small roller.
—Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2022
Next, the interior walls were painted with semigloss paint.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2022
If shelves are worn or tired, paint them with a semigloss paint that is easy to clean or add a fun shelf liner.
—Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Aug. 2021
With a semigloss paint sheen, this board-and-batten wainscot is durable, cleans up easily, and is a nice contrast to the matte finish on the wall above.
—Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2021
How to clean walls coated with semigloss paint Semigloss paint is a bit more durable, so bring on the dish detergent–but not too much.
—Tainaya Nash, House Beautiful, 25 July 2019
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Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
Finish by painting the woodwork and trim with a gloss or semigloss paint.
—Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door paint finish to hide flaws.
—Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2022
After the caulk has cured completely, paint the cubbies with a semigloss paint using a 2-inch angled brush and a small roller.
—Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2022
Next, the interior walls were painted with semigloss paint.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2022
If shelves are worn or tired, paint them with a semigloss paint that is easy to clean or add a fun shelf liner.
—Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Aug. 2021
With a semigloss paint sheen, this board-and-batten wainscot is durable, cleans up easily, and is a nice contrast to the matte finish on the wall above.
—Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2021
How to clean walls coated with semigloss paint Semigloss paint is a bit more durable, so bring on the dish detergent–but not too much.
—Tainaya Nash, House Beautiful, 25 July 2019
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“Semigloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semigloss. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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