Glossiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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glossiness
[ ˈɡlɒsi.nəs ]
appearance
The quality of being smooth and shiny, especially in the context of surfaces or materials.
Synonyms
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.
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
Word origin
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.