glossiness

Definitions of glossiness
  1. noun
    the property of being smooth and shiny
    synonyms: burnish, gloss, polish
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    types:
    French polish
    the glaze produced by repeated applications of French polish shellac
    glaze
    a glossy finish on a fabric
    patina
    a sheen or gloss on a surface, especially resulting from use or age
    type of:
    smoothness
    a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
    effulgence, radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency, shine
    the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
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