Wondering how to use Glossy in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as slick or shiny.
Glossy in a sentence
Glossy meaning
- Having a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
- Attention-grabbing and superficially attractive.
Synonyms of Glossy
Using Glossy
- The main meaning on this page is: Having a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface. | Attention-grabbing and superficially attractive.
- Useful related words include: slick, shiny, shining, sheeny.
- In the example corpus, glossy often appears in combinations such as: the glossy, and glossy, glossy and.
Context around Glossy
- Average sentence length in these examples: 27 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 11 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Glossy
- In this selection, "glossy" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, subtle, love, contours, screen, sports and finish stand out and add context to how "glossy" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a darker glossy tint was and a subtle glossy finish. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "glossy" sits close to words such as abandonment, algebraic and boating, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with glossy
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
It furthermore contained a glossy raven sheath skirt with a modest train. (12 words)
For a final touch, a darker glossy tint was worn on her lips. (13 words)
Glossy buckthorn, like most invasives, takes over habitat and shades out native plants. (13 words)
In the era of the ultra-glossy $200 million blockbuster, a little bit of artifice can be welcome and even touching: It’s a reminder that every movie comes down to a whole bunch of human beings who’ve decided to play pretend for you. (45 words)
Air is basically the Lincoln of glossy sports dramas — a movie that focuses on a very specific moment in history, while also giving the impression that its characters have had a past, and will probably experience other adventures together in the future. (42 words)
Characters reveal key plot points, perform exposition, and question each other from within these glossy parameters, representing the way that things aren't always what they seem even when they're right in front of character's faces. (38 words)
Example sentences (20)
Glossy screen main Some displays, especially newer LCD monitors, replace the traditional anti-glare matte finish with a glossy one.
Air is basically the Lincoln of glossy sports dramas — a movie that focuses on a very specific moment in history, while also giving the impression that its characters have had a past, and will probably experience other adventures together in the future.
Although the shades are quite limited, these lip products are recommended if you are looking for warmer undertones and a deeper, reddish brown lipstick that has a subtle glossy finish.
An apocalyptic frame parodies free-to-air TV, from the glossy, whiter-than-white “ordinariness” of morning news hosts to a piss-take of the Red Faces segment on Hey Hey It’s Judgement Day.
As a certified Clean at Sephora product, LYS Beauty’s Speak Love Glossy Lip Treatment Oil gives your lips a natural feel, shine and hydration.
As for Noah’s makeup, it was certainly captivating, with porcelain skin and glossy lips.
Characters reveal key plot points, perform exposition, and question each other from within these glossy parameters, representing the way that things aren't always what they seem even when they're right in front of character's faces.
During his Balenciaga years, Nicolas Ghesquière would often arrange special seating — one season, hundreds of Warren Platner wire stools; another, glossy wooden benches with a special baked-on finish.
Experts say that while the focus has been on glossy modernisation projects, safety remains the biggest problem for the Indian railways.
Fans’ favorite celebrities have given us huge glam inspiration over the years with flawless contours, glossy pouts, smokey eyes, and brilliant highlights.
For a final touch, a darker glossy tint was worn on her lips.
For more dream homes, renovation stories, interiors advice and property celebrity interviews, competitions and discounts too, get your copy of the Amazing Welsh Homes glossy magazine – last few remaining copies available for a special price of £2.99.
Glossy buckthorn, like most invasives, takes over habitat and shades out native plants.
Glossy white plastic — synonymous with the AirPods — might look good and even feel good in your hands.
Hallström’s filmmaking style here has that slightly glossy veneer that makes so many films of the late 1980s and early 1990s feel overworked and vaguely artificial.
Helping reduce shedding for thicker, fuller-looking hair, this shampoo and conditioner set is an Amazon bestseller with scores of users raving about the soft, glossy and thicker results - with many noticing less hair fall out.
Her 10th solo exhibit, entitled “Plaid,” is composed of 24 original art pieces, along with strays from Hendry’s former glossy, three-dimensional works.
Ike was a glossy black leather creep with cheap cologne and dollar store suits, already a chain store night singer, who knew, when she knocked that night’s audience out, he was pocketing a bankable asset.
In the era of the ultra-glossy $200 million blockbuster, a little bit of artifice can be welcome and even touching: It’s a reminder that every movie comes down to a whole bunch of human beings who’ve decided to play pretend for you.
It furthermore contained a glossy raven sheath skirt with a modest train.
Common combinations with glossy
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the glossy 18×
- and glossy 18×
- glossy and 17×
- with glossy 14×
- glossy black 10×
- of glossy 8×
- glossy finish 7×
- in glossy 6×
- glossy lips 5×
- glossy magazine 5×