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high-gloss

high-gloss adjective: of paint or varnish, consisting of a durable and shiny surface when dried.

Adjective

high-gloss (comparative higher-gloss, superlative highest-gloss)

  1. (literally) Of paint or varnish, consisting of a durable and shiny surface when dried.
  2. (literally) Of a surface or finish, highly glossy or polished.
  3. (figuratively) Of a refined or superior quality.

Forms of high-gloss

comparativehigher-gloss
superlativehighest-gloss

Questions about high-gloss

What does high-gloss mean?
High-gloss means of paint or varnish, consisting of a durable and shiny surface when dried.
What part of speech is high-gloss?
High-gloss is an adjective.

Words near high-gloss in the dictionary

  1. high-fructose corn syrups
  2. high-fructose maize syrup
  3. high-fructose maize syrups
  4. high-functioning
  5. high-functioning autism
  6. high-gloss
  7. high-go
  8. high-grade
  9. high-grown
  10. high-growth
  11. high-handed

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