GLOSSY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'glossy' differ from other similar words?

The words sleek and slick are common synonyms of glossy . While all three words mean "having a smooth bright surface or appearance," glossy suggests a highly reflective surface. // photographs having a glossy finish

Q: When could 'sleek' be used to replace 'glossy'?

The synonyms sleek and glossy are sometimes interchangeable, but sleek suggests a smoothness or brightness resulting from attentive grooming or physical conditioning. // a sleek racehorse

Q: When can 'slick' be used instead of 'glossy'?

The words slick and glossy can be used in similar contexts, but slick suggests extreme smoothness that results in a slippery surface. // slipped and fell on the slick floor

glossy

adjective

ˈglä-sē

Definition of glossy next

as in polished

having a shiny surface or finish the glossy finish on the gym floor a sports car with an interior upholstered with glossy leather

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How does the adjective glossy differ from other similar words?

The words sleek and slick are common synonyms of glossy. While all three words mean "having a smooth bright surface or appearance," glossy suggests a highly reflective surface.

photographs having a glossy finish

When could sleek be used to replace glossy?

The synonyms sleek and glossy are sometimes interchangeable, but sleek suggests a smoothness or brightness resulting from attentive grooming or physical conditioning.

a sleek racehorse

When can slick be used instead of glossy?

The words slick and glossy can be used in similar contexts, but slick suggests extreme smoothness that results in a slippery surface.

slipped and fell on the slick floor

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Recent Examples of glossy One person after another after another came up to me to complain about what appeared to be a glossy commercial filled with beautiful people, a beautiful mountain lion, beautiful houses, beautiful nature. —

Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024 Related Articles For the special occasion, Winfrey made a statement in a white, glossy suit that shimmered under the lights. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024 If the dish is glazed (completely smooth and glossy), it can be put in the dishwasher on a gentle cycle. —

Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 The panel gaps of the fully carbon-fiber body, finished with a glossy Highland Green weave plus raw carbon for the race stripes, all scream modern production methods. —

Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for glossy

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The rich, densely woven texture is complimented by a harmonious structure with polished tannins and elegance at the finish.

Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Stander believes the auction car was fitted with a polished Vortech supercharger by the previous owner about eight years ago.

Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024