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glossiest

|gloss/i/est|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈɡlɔːsiɪst/

🇬🇧

/ˈɡlɒsiɪst/

(glossy)

shiny surface

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNoun
glossyglossierglossiestglossiness
Etymology
Etymology Information

'glossy' originates from the Middle English word 'glosse', which meant 'shine or luster'.

Historical Evolution

'glosse' transformed into the modern English word 'glossy'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'shine or luster', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

superlative form of 'glossy', meaning having the most shine or luster.

The glossiest magazine covers always catch my eye.

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Last updated: 2025/02/04 10:54