Glossily: meaning, definitions and examples

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glossily

 

[ ˈɡlɔːsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

appearance or finish

Glossily is an adverb describing something that has a shiny, lustrous, or glossy appearance. This term often refers to surfaces that reflect light, making them appear smooth and polished. It can be used to describe everything from hair to photographs that have a high-gloss finish. The term suggests an element of attraction or allure, often implying that the glossiness is intentional or a desired quality.

Synonyms

glossy, lustrous, shiny

Examples of usage

  • The magazine cover looked glossily printed.
  • Her hair shone glossily under the lights.
  • The car was glossily polished before the show.

Translations

Translations of the word "glossily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilhantemente

🇮🇳 चमकीले ढंग से

🇩🇪 glänzend

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 блискуче

🇵🇱 błyszcząco

🇯🇵 つやつやと

🇫🇷 brillamment

🇪🇸 brillantemente

🇹🇷 parlak bir şekilde

🇰🇷 광택이 나게

🇸🇦 بلمعان

🇨🇿 leskle

🇸🇰 leskle

🇨🇳 光亮地

🇸🇮 sijajno

🇮🇸 gljáandi

🇰🇿 жылтырлықпен

🇬🇪 ბრჭყვიალა

🇦🇿 parlaq şəkildə

🇲🇽 brillantemente

Word origin

The word 'glossily' is derived from 'glossy', which comes from the Middle English word 'glos', meaning 'to give a sheen or shine'. The base word 'gloss' has roots in Latin 'glossa', meaning 'language or tongue', and also relates to 'glossus', referring to a smooth or shiny surface. Over time, the evolution of 'glossy' in English has come to represent not only a physical characteristic, such as shine or luster but also the concept of superficial attractiveness. In advertising and literature, glossiness is often associated with luxury, beauty, and high-quality finishes. The '-ly' suffix turns the adjective 'glossy' into the adverb 'glossily', allowing it to describe actions or states of being that exhibit this shiny quality.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,229, 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.