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glossy-haired

glossy-haired

1 4.6
Having smooth, shiny hair that reflects light
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡlɑːsi hɛrd/
: de cabello brillante
  • She admired her glossy-haired friend in the sunlight.

Examples

  • The cat was known for its glossy-haired appearance and elegant gait.

  • The glossy-haired dog won the best in show award.

  • After using the new conditioner, his glossy-haired look drew several compliments.

  • She envied celebrities with their glossy-haired perfection on the red carpet.

  • After using the new conditioner, his glossy-haired look drew several compliments.

  • The glossy-haired dog won the best in show award.

  • She admired her glossy-haired friend in the sunlight.

Synonyms

shiny
vsglossy-haired
304 1.0

Bright and smooth because it reflects light

is the narrow hair-focused case of that general brightness
glossy
vsglossy-haired
31 2.6

Having a smooth shiny surface that reflects light like paper or hair

is specifically about smooth hair that reflects light
glistening
vsglossy-haired
20 3.4

Shining with bright light, often because it is wet or smooth

refers to dry smooth hair that reflects light rather than wetness
lustrous
vsglossy-haired
10 5.3

Shining with a soft, smooth glow like polished pearls

is about clear light reflection on hair rather than soft glow
gleaming
vsglossy-haired
3 3.2

A bright shine made when light bounces off a surface

applies that bright reflected light idea specifically to hair
satiny
vsglossy-haired
3 4.1

Smooth and soft with a shiny surface like silk

is about physical hair shine rather than fabric-like softness
glossy-coated
vsglossy-haired
1 4.5

Having shiny, smooth fur or hair that looks healthy

refers to the same shine but only for hair rather than full coats
mirrorlike
vsglossy-haired
1 4.5

A smooth shiny surface that shows a clear picture of things

is about hair that reflects light but not necessarily clear reflections
gleamy
vsglossy-haired
1 4.2

A smooth shiny surface that reflects light

focuses the same gleam specifically on hair surfaces
sheeny
vsglossy-haired
1 6.7

Having a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light

is the same visual shine but specifically for hair texture
sleekit
vsglossy-haired
  • UK
1 9.9

Having a smooth, shiny surface like polished metal or well brushed fur

stresses the physical shine and light reflection rather than grooming
glossy-furred
vsglossy-haired
1 4.3

Having shiny, smooth fur that shines in the light

applies the same shiny, smooth quality specifically to hair
silky-haired
vsglossy-haired
3.7

Hair that is soft, smooth, and shiny like silk

focuses more narrowly on shine and light reflection than softness

Antonyms

30 1.0

Not bright or shiny with weak colour

1 3.7

Having hair that does not feel smooth when you touch it

How Shiny

glossy-haired
1 4.6
sleek
49 3.7
dull
30 1.0

Surface Forms

glossy-haired positive

Morphology

glossy-haired = glossy + haired (transparent) = glossy + hair + ed

Formed by a clear adjective + adjective compound (glossy + haired), a standard and transparent pattern meaning 'having glossy hair'.

Etymology

Glossy-haired comes from glossy, from gloss meaning 'shine', as in lip gloss or a glossy photo. The part -haired means 'having hair', so glossy-haired means 'having smooth, shiny hair'.