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glossily

/ˈɡlɔː.sə.li/
glos · si · ly
Adjective:glossy
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• adverb

1

In a smooth, shiny, or lustrous manner.

Example

"The freshly polished mahogany table gleamed glossily under the dining room chandelier."

2

In a superficially attractive, stylish, or expensive-looking way that often lacks depth or substance.

Example

"The promotional brochure was glossily produced, though it contained very little practical information."

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glossary
glosser
glossily
glossiness
glossless
glossy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glossily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glossily
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