glossiness

Meanings

• Adjective

  A quality of being smooth and shining, especially in appearance.

  - "The lotion gave her skin a lovely glossiness."
  - "The leaves on the tree were glossy in the rain."
  - "The mirror reflected her glossy, healthy hair."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glossiness
shininess , handsomeness , painlessness

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Variants

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glossier , glossiest , glossily , glossiness , glossinesses , glossy

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Etymology

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The term 'glossiness' comes from the Old French word 'glose' meaning 'tongue' or 'talk' and the suffix 'ness', indicating a state or quality. The term was later used to describe a smooth, shiny appearance.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'glossiness' is often used in the cosmetics industry to describe the appearance of skin or hair.

2. The glossiness of a surface can affect the way light is reflected and perceived.

3. Some animals, such as certain types of birds and reptiles, have glossy scales or feathers to help them blend in with their surroundings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shine: Related concept, 'shine' is the quality or state of emitting light or reflecting it in a particular way. 'Glossiness' is a specific type of shine that is smooth and even.

2. Luster: Related concept, 'luster' is the quality of emitting light or reflecting it in a way that makes a surface look attractive and rich. 'Glossiness' is a type of luster that is smooth and even.

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Culture

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In literature, 'glossiness' is often used to describe the appearance of characters or objects, particularly in relation to their health and beauty. In art, 'glossiness' is a desirable quality in the representation of skin, hair, and other surfaces.

How to Memorize "glossiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a smooth, shiny surface, such as a freshly waxed car or a polished apple.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glossiness' with the feeling of touching a smooth, silky surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Glossy is a smooth, shiny, silky, sight.'

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