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glossy vs gilded

gilded vs glossy

glossy is a noun but gilded is not a noun.

glossy and gilded both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
glossy Yes Yes No No
gilded No Yes No No
As adjectives, glossy and gilded are synonyms defined as:
  • glossy and gilded: based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
Other synonyms of glossy include meretricious, specious.
glossy (noun) gilded (noun)
a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper
a magazine printed on good quality paper
glossy (adjective) gilded (adjective)
superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
reflecting light based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
(of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers made from or covered with gold
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
Difference between glossy and gilded

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