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

Season 2 of Guy Ritchie‘s glossy crime drama premiered on September 3 on Netflix and, after seven days of streaming, the first episode was watched by 3 million British viewers.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
Brooks Nader kept the pointed toe and bent the heel at Wednesday’s CFDA kickoff for New York Fashion Week, pairing glossy black pumps with an archival Dolce & Gabbana lace dress at Rockefeller Plaza on Wednesday night.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 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

Rooms Each of the 154 rooms and 54 suites at Hôtel Plaza Athénée is a bespoke creation—layouts range from opulent, classic 18th-century Parisian grandeur to sleek Art Deco design, including spaces designed by Bruno Moinard and Claire Bétaille.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
The sleek, gold-colored coupé impressed with a futuristic design, but baffled onlookers with its cramped two-seat interior, lack of a charging port, and a dubious, far-too-good-to-be-true $30,000 price tag.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026