Antonyms for glossy

Grammar : Adj

Spell : glos-ee, glaw-see

Phonetic Transcription : ˈglɒs i, ˈglɔ si

Definition of glossy

Origin : 1550s, from gloss (n.1) + -y (2). Figurative use from 1690s. The noun sense of "photograph with a glossy surface" is from 1931. Related: Glossiness.

adj shiny

Example sentences :

She had a ribbon in her long, glossy hair, and her face shone pleasantly with soap.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

She had exquisite teeth, and her head was covered with thick, glossy hair.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Grip soon recovered his looks, and became as glossy and sleek as ever.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

The American slapped his glossy boot with his whip, lowered his voice, and said, "There!"
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

The Marquise spoke to him kindly, and she stooped to pat the dog's glossy head.
Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini

You might as well try to dry yourself on the glossy side of a piece of oilcloth.
Extract from : « Common Science » by Carleton W. Washburne

When a surface is very smooth, we say it is shiny or glossy.
Extract from : « Common Science » by Carleton W. Washburne

Retching, he had dirtied the glossy green scales of his chest.
Extract from : « Equation of Doom » by Gerald Vance

He sat on the extreme edge of an arm chair, his glossy hat on his knee.
Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers

The chancel arch was already bristling with glossy holly-leaves.
Extract from : « The Doctor's Family » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

Synonyms for glossy

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