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单词 glossy
释义 glossy
I. \ˈgläsē, ˈglȯs-, -si\ adjective
(usually -er/-est)
Etymology: gloss (I) + -y
1. : having a superficial soft glowing luster
 < rich glossy leather >
or glistening brightness
 < glossy green foliage >
or smooth shininess
 < the glossy pages of those magazines >
 < photographs printed on glossy paper >
or glowing sleekness
 < the horse's glossy coat >
: lustrous, shining, silky
2.
 a. : having a superficial largely deceptive or artificial attractiveness typically marked by apparent opulence
  < a glossy nightclub >
  or sophistication
  < a glossy gathering of celebrities >
  or smoothly captivating display
  < a glossy musical >
  : smoothly pretentious : showy
 b. : marked by urbanity and usually only apparent conviction and sincerity : suave, smooth, glib
  < the glossy commercials of radio and television >
  < glossy salesmen >
II. noun
(-es)
1. : slick 6
2. : a photograph printed on smooth shiny paper
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