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glossiness

 

[ ˈɡlɒsi.nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

appearance

The quality of being smooth and shiny, especially in the context of surfaces or materials.

Synonyms

polish, sheen, shine

Examples of usage

  • The glossiness of the new car's paint was truly impressive.
  • Her hair had a natural glossiness that made it look healthy and vibrant.
Context #2 | Noun

photography

The ability of a surface to reflect light in a mirror-like way, often measured by the specular reflection.

Synonyms

luster, reflectivity, shininess

Examples of usage

  • The photographer adjusted the lighting to capture the glossiness of the model's skin.
  • The glossiness of the photo paper enhanced the richness of the images.

Translations

Translations of the word "glossiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilho

🇮🇳 चमक

🇩🇪 Glanz

🇮🇩 kilau

🇺🇦 блиск

🇵🇱 połysk

🇯🇵 光沢 (こうたく)

🇫🇷 brillance

🇪🇸 brillo

🇹🇷 parlaklık

🇰🇷 광택 (gwangtaek)

🇸🇦 لمعان

🇨🇿 lesk

🇸🇰 lesk

🇨🇳 光泽 (guāngzé)

🇸🇮 svetlost

🇮🇸 gljái

🇰🇿 жылтырау

🇬🇪 ბზინვარება

🇦🇿 parıltı

🇲🇽 brillo

Etymology

The word 'glossiness' originated from the Middle English word 'glossy', which came from the Old French 'glossie' and the Latin 'glossa' meaning 'word difficult to understand'. Over time, the term evolved to describe the quality of being smooth and shiny, reflecting light in a pleasing way.

See also: gloss, glossary, glossier, glossy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,536, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.