glossy surface
Smooth, light-reflecting exterior
A glossy surface is one that reflects light smoothly, appearing shiny or lustrous rather than matte: The glossy surface of the piano showed every fingerprint.
The phrase describes finishes on photographs, paper, paint, or any material with a polished sheen.
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
polished · enamel · patent leather · clear coat · reflective · sleek · mirror-like · mirror finish · ceramic · photo paper · magazine cover · shiny · marble · burnishing · smooth · buffing · coating · laminating
light reflectivity
glossy surfacematte surface
Non-shiny texture finish
matte finish · flat finish · matte · dead flat · satin finish