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glossiest

 

[ ˈɡlɔːsiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearing shiny

Glossiest refers to something having the most shine or gloss. It describes a surface that reflects light to the greatest degree, giving it a polished and smooth appearance.

Synonyms

glossed, shiniest, slekciest

Examples of usage

  • The glossiest magazine covers catch everyone's attention.
  • She bought the glossiest paint available for her new art project.
  • The car had the glossiest finish under the showroom lights.
  • His hair looked the glossiest after using the special conditioner.

Translations

Translations of the word "glossiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais brilhante

🇮🇳 सबसे चमकीला

🇩🇪 glänzendeste

🇮🇩 paling mengkilap

🇺🇦 найгладкіший

🇵🇱 najbłyszczący

🇯🇵 最も光沢のある

🇫🇷 le plus brillant

🇪🇸 el más brillante

🇹🇷 en parlak

🇰🇷 가장 광택이 나는

🇸🇦 الأكثر لمعانًا

🇨🇿 nejlesklejší

🇸🇰 najlesklejší

🇨🇳 最光滑的

🇸🇮 najbolj sijoč

🇮🇸 gljáandi

🇰🇿 ең жылтыраған

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბრწყინვალე

🇦🇿 ən parlaq

🇲🇽 el más brillante

Word origin

The word 'glossy' originates from the Late Latin term 'glossa', meaning 'tongue' or 'language', which evolved in the context of the appearance of surfaces that are smooth and shiny, reminiscent of something that reflects light well. The suffix '-iest' is a superlative ending used in English to denote the highest degree of a quality. 'Glossy' as an adjective began to be used in the early 19th century, relating primarily to paper and print surfaces. Over time, it came to describe not only print finishes but also various materials and surfaces, from cosmetics to textiles, that exhibit a shiny and polished look. The evolution of this term corresponds with advances in manufacturing and finishing techniques that allowed for the creation of increasingly reflective surfaces.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,135, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.