unglossy
- adjective
- /ʌnˈɡlɑːsi/
- The magazine's unglossy layout gave it a more authentic and approachable feel.
Examples
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She preferred unglossy photographs that captured real moments rather than staged perfection.
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The walls were painted in an unglossy finish.
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The film's unglossy style made the story feel raw and honest.
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She prefers an unglossy look for her home decor.
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The presentation was informative but unglossy, focusing more on content than on flashy visuals.
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Although the restaurant was unglossy and simple, the food was incredibly delicious.
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She preferred unglossy books that emphasized substance over style.
Synonyms
Not attractive to look at
Not pleasant to look at or to the senses
Unpleasant to look at
Plain in appearance with no decoration
Not attractive or exciting and often plain
Rough in behavior, skill, or looks and awkward in social situations
Not attractive in looks or style
Not attracting attention because it looks plain or simple
Plain and simple in appearance without extra decoration
Simple in style and not trying to attract attention
Not fashionable or elegant in appearance
Having a plain look that is not fashionable
Not pleasant to look at
A surface such as pottery or tiles that has no shiny coating
Plain and simple, not expensive or decorated
Has a plain, simple style and is not expensive
Plain and not decorated, like a simple room or building
Plain without decoration or extra parts
Looks plain and not attractive or exciting
Not fashionable or stylish, often plain and old-fashioned
Something that is not pretty to look at, for example a town or view
Having a dull surface that does not reflect light
Having a flat, not shiny surface, like some paints or phone cases
Plain and honest speech or writing that shows the truth without softening
Antonyms
How Stylish
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unglossy joins un- ('not') with glossy, where glossy suggests a shiny, polished look like a glossy photo. So unglossy means 'plain' or not polished or glamorous, which is why it describes a natural, honest style.