gloss·y (glô'sē, glŏs'ē)
adj., -i·er, -i·est.

1. Having a smooth, shiny, lustrous surface: glossy satin. See synonyms at sleek.
2. Superficially and often speciously attractive; showy: glossy trendsetters.

n., pl., -ies.

1. A photographic print on smooth, shiny paper.
2. Chiefly British. A popular magazine printed on smooth-coated stock.

glossily gloss'i·ly adv.
glossiness gloss'i·ness n.

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