Glossily: meaning, definitions and examples
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glossily
[ ˈɡlɔːsli ]
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
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
Etymology
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.