A photograph, image, or other printed material with a shiny surface, as opposed to matte, which is a dull surface
reflecting light; "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining white enamel"
having a smooth, gleaming surface; "glossy auburn hair"; "satiny gardenia petals"; "sleek black fur"; "silken eyelashes"; "silky skin"; "a silklike fabric"; "slick seals and otters
'Gloss' refers to how shiny and light-reflective a glaze is Glazes high in glass former (SiO2, B2O3) are glossy Those high in Al2O3 tend to be matte Fluid glazes can crystallize to a matte surface if cooled slowly or a glossy surface if cooled quickly The SiO2: Al2O3 ratio is taken as a general indicator of glaze gloss, ratios of more than 8: 1 are likely to be glossy
(of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers; "calendered paper"; "a dress of glossy sateen"
Glossy means smooth and shiny. glossy black hair The leaves were dark and glossy
The type of finish on a professional photo which is most commonly used for head shots A glossy can be ordered in quantities of 50 and sent out to casting directors or agents with a resume attached for the purpose of getting booked for commercials or films