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"
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
You can describe something as glossy if you think that it has been designed to look attractive but has little practical value or may have hidden faults. a glossy new office British TV commercials are glossy and sophisticated