Meaning & use
Glossy
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Having a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light; also used to describe something superficially attractive or polished.
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The magazine was printed on thick, glossy paper.
The campaign used a glossy but ultimately shallow marketing message.
A note on using this word
"Glossy" can describe physical shine, like polished wood or magazine paper, or figuratively describe something that looks impressive but lacks substance.
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