high gloss
Very reflective surface
High gloss describes a shiny, reflective finish that creates a mirror-like surface.
The term applies to paints, photographs, paper, and other materials where maximum shine is desired: high-gloss lacquer, printed on high-gloss paper.
The opposite is matte.
Figuratively, a high-gloss presentation emphasizes polish and visual appeal over substance.
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
- mirror finishPerfectly reflective surface
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
gleaming · buffed · reflective · varnish · clear coat · sleek · lustrous · patent leather · enamel · brilliant · chrome · shellac · slick · photo paper · glass · smooth · waxed · finish
- concrete finishespolished concrete, honed finish, stamped concrete, stained concrete, smooth finish
- finishespainted, polished, varnish, paint, matte silver
- sheenluster, shine, sheen, gleam, polish
- glossy surfacesshine, sheen, polish, luster, gleam
- paint typesenamel, primer, varnish, semigloss, satin finish
- surface finishesmatte, satin, paint, finish coat, clear coat
high glossmatte
Non-reflective surface finish
flat · dead flat · non-reflective · dull · flat finish
high glossflat
Lacking vertical variation
eggshell · satin · semi-gloss · velvet finish
high, gloss, higher, highest, highly, highness, glossy, glossier, glossiest