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gloss·y (glô

, gl

)

adj. gloss·i·er, gloss·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. gloss·ies

1. A photographic print on smooth, shiny paper.

2. Chiefly British A popular magazine printed on smooth-coated stock.

glossi·ly adv.

glossi·ness n.

Translations

glossies [ˈglɒsiz] npl (British) (= magazines) → magazines mpl de luxe
gloss paint n → peinture f brillante, peinture f laquée

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