Definitions for glossy

glossy gloss·y

Spelling: [glos-ee, glaw-see]
IPA: /ˈglɒs i, ˈglɔ si/

Glossy is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 47 anagrams from letters in glossy (glossy).

Definitions for glossy

noun

  1. slick1 (def 9).
  2. a photograph printed on glossy paper.

adjective

  1. having a shiny or lustrous surface.
  2. having a false or deceptive appearance or air, especially of experience or sophistication; specious.

Origin of glossy

First recorded in 1550-60; gloss1 + -y1

Examples for glossy

Trierweiler, a journalist for the glossy weekly Paris Match, was hospitalized for a week, ostensibly under the strain of events.

She had exquisite teeth, and her head was covered with thick, glossy hair.

Forget the ever-growing bald spot—the glossy provided William with a nice, fuller head of hair.

And the hot fudge is some of the best anywhere – thick and glossy black, just minimally sweet.

The Marquise spoke to him kindly, and she stooped to pat the dog's glossy head.

Within the baseball world, the glossy view of Palmer--his public image--is seen as a sort of strange joke.

She had a ribbon in her long, glossy hair, and her face shone pleasantly with soap.

The American slapped his glossy boot with his whip, lowered his voice, and said, "There!"

He pulled an 8x10 glossy out of his shorts, declared, “This is the real me!”

Grip soon recovered his looks, and became as glossy and sleek as ever.

Word Value for glossy
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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