— glossily , adv. — glossiness , n.
/glos"ee, glaw"see/ , adj., glossier, glossiest , n. , pl. glossies .
adj.
1. having a shiny or lustrous surface.
2. having a false or deceptive appearance or air, esp. of experience or sophistication; specious.
n.
3. slick 1 (def. 9).
4. a photograph printed on glossy paper.
[ 1550-60; GLOSS 1 + -Y 1 ]
Syn. 1. shining, polished, glazed.
Ant. 1. dull.