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semigloss

semigloss

1 5.4
A type of paint that dries to a medium shine between glossy and flat
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛmɪˌɡlɔs/
: semibrillante
  • The living room looks brighter after we painted it with semigloss paint.
  • semigloss paint
  • semigloss finish
  • semigloss latex

Examples

  • I prefer using semigloss paint for my kitchen.

  • The trim was finished with a semigloss to provide a subtle sheen without being too reflective.

  • Many people prefer semigloss for bathrooms because it resists moisture and wipes clean easily.

  • They decided to use a semigloss paint for the kitchen walls to make it easy to clean.

  • The walls are painted with semigloss to reflect light.

  • For a sleek finish, choose a semigloss option for the kitchen cabinets.

  • He decided to use semigloss paint to highlight the architectural details in the room.

Synonyms

satin
vssemigloss
4 2.7

A smooth paint finish that gives a soft, low shine

has a slightly higher moderate sheen between glossy and flat

Antonyms

flat
414 1.0

Level and even without parts higher or lower

matte
19 3.5

Not shiny and showing little reflection

How Glossy

glossy
31 2.6
semigloss
1 5.4
flat
248 4.4

Surface Forms

semigloss singular
semiglosses plural

Morphology

semigloss = gloss (transparent) = semi + gloss

The meaning is directly compositional: 'semi-' means partly or moderately, and 'gloss' refers to shine or sheen.

Etymology

Semigloss comes from semi- meaning 'half' or 'partly' and gloss meaning 'shine', like in the word glossy. So a semigloss paint is partly shiny, between glossy and flat, which is why it cleans easily but is not too bright.