GLOSSILY

glossily

(adverb) in a glossy manner; “the magazine was glossily printed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

glossily (comparative more glossily, superlative most glossily)

In a glossy manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Gloss"i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a glossy manner.

GLOSSY

Gloss"y, a. [Compar. Glossier; superl. Glossiest.] Etym: [See Gloss luster.]

1. Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface.

2. Smooth; specious; plausible; as, glossy deceit.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

3 May 2024

TWIST

(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”


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