/ ˈglɒsi; NAmE ˈglɔːsi; ˈglɑːsi/ adjective , noun
■ adjective ( gloss·ier , glossi·est )
1.
smooth and shiny :
glossy hair
a glossy brochure / magazine (= printed on shiny paper)
2.
giving an appearance of being important and expensive :
the glossy world of fashion
■ noun
( pl. -ies ) ( BrE , informal ) an expensive magazine printed on glossy paper, with a lot of colour photographs, etc.