glossy

• Décrit une surface lisse et brillante, ou un magazine imprimé sur du papier glacé.

Describes a surface that is smooth and shiny, or a magazine printed on shiny paper.

1. Shiny and smoothA2formal

   Having a smooth, shiny, and reflective surface.

   Brillant et lisse

   • The magazine has a glossy cover.
   • She painted the walls with a glossy finish.
   • The car's glossy paint gleamed in the sunlight.

   Synonymesburnishedglazedglisteninglustrouspolishedsatinsheenyshinysilkensleek

   Antonymesdullflatmatterough

2. Attractive but superficialB2informal

   Appearing attractive, expensive, or impressive, but often lacking substance or depth.

   Superficiellement attrayant

   • The company's glossy brochure promised more than it delivered.
   • He was tired of the glossy world of advertising.
   • The film's glossy production couldn't hide its weak plot.

   Synonymescosmeticmeretriciousshallowslickspecioussuperficialtinselly

   Antonymesdeepmeaningfulprofoundsubstantive

• Nom désignant un magazine imprimé sur du papier glacé de haute qualité, contenant souvent des photographies et des articles sur la mode, les célébrités ou le style de vie.

A noun referring to a magazine printed on high-quality, shiny paper, often featuring photographs and articles about fashion, celebrities, or lifestyle.

1. Glossy magazineB2informal

   A magazine printed on shiny, high-quality paper, often associated with fashion, lifestyle, or celebrity content.

   Magazine people

   • She bought a glossy to read on the train.
   • The coffee table was covered with fashion glossies.
   • He works as a photographer for a famous glossy.

   Synonymesslick