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glossary
glossectomy
glosseme
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glossolalia
glossopharyngeal
glossopharyngeal nerve
glossy
glossy magazine
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glottal
glottal stop
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glossy

gloss·y [ gláwssee, glóssee ]


adjective  (comparative gloss·i·er, superlative gloss·i·est)
Definition:
 
1. shiny and smooth: having a smooth shiny surface or texture
A glossy coat is the sign of a healthy animal.

2. superficially stylish: creating a superficial impression of wealth, beauty, or fashionable elegance ( informal )
a glossy lifestyle that conceals years of financial struggle



noun  (plural gloss·ies)
Definition:
 
photo with shiny finish: a photograph printed on shiny smooth paper
Please provide an 8 x 10 glossy.


gloss·i·ly adverb
gloss·i·ness noun
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