SEMIGLOSS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

semigloss

adjective

Definition of semigloss

as in glossy

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Recent Examples of semigloss Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door finish to hide flaws. — 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 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for semigloss

Adjective

Her long, glossy hair was swept dramatically over to one side, with lots of lift at the roots and big, soft waves cascading down to her ribs.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
The salon is painted Benjamin Moore’s moody Tamarind, with a glossy coat on the ceiling, a perfect contrast to the ochre mohair upholstery of a pair of 1960s Olivier Mourgue Montreal chairs.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of glossy

Adjective

The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Spanx AirEssentials Brushed Full-Zip Jacket Not to be missed, this zip-up jacket — complete with an ultra-soft brushed interior and stately mock neckline — offers a more sophisticated take on travel day dressing.

— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of brushed

Adjective

Still, a visit to Meyers’ sleek apartment, admittedly paid for by his parents, confirms for Ed the kind of youthful privilege at play here, so unlike the scrappier downtown bohemia of his own artistic heyday.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
But before even touching a heat tool, the sleekest and shiniest looks require a clean and hydrated base, especially when coming out of protective styles.

— Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026