I. ˈgläsē, ˈglȯs-, -si adjective
( usually -er/-est )
Etymology: gloss (I) + -y
1. : having a superficial soft glowing luster
rich glossy leather
or glistening brightness
glossy green foliage
or smooth shininess
the glossy pages of those magazines
photographs printed on glossy paper
or glowing sleekness
the horse's glossy coat
: lustrous , shining , silky
2.
a. : having a superficial largely deceptive or artificial attractiveness typically marked by apparent opulence
a glossy nightclub
or sophistication
a glossy gathering of celebrities
or smoothly captivating display
a glossy musical
: smoothly pretentious : showy
b. : marked by urbanity and usually only apparent conviction and sincerity : suave , smooth , glib
the glossy commercials of radio and television
glossy salesmen
II. noun
( -es )
1. : slick 6
2. : a photograph printed on smooth shiny paper