glossy in Japanese
glossy in Japanese is 艶やか — glossy means having a smooth, shiny surface.
glossy in Japanese
艶やか
Pronounced: tsuyayaka
Having a smooth, silk-like, reflective (shiny) surface.
What does "glossy" mean?
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adj Having a smooth, shiny surface.
"She printed the photos on glossy paper."
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adj Attractive on the surface but lacking real substance.
"The ad campaign was all glossy imagery and no real information."
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noun A magazine printed on shiny, high-quality paper, especially about fashion or celebrities.
"Her interview appeared in one of the glossies this month."
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glossy in a sentence
- She printed the photos on glossy paper.
- His glossy black hair caught the light.
- The ad campaign was all glossy imagery and no real information.
- Her interview appeared in one of the glossies this month.
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What is "glossy" in Japanese?
"glossy" in Japanese is 艶やか. glossy means: Having a smooth, shiny surface.
How do you pronounce 艶やか?
"glossy" in Japanese is 艶やか, pronounced "tsuyayaka".
How do you use "glossy" in a sentence?
Example: "She printed the photos on glossy paper." In Japanese, "glossy" is 艶やか.
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