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glossy vs showy

showy vs glossy

glossy is a noun but showy is not a noun.

glossy and showy both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
glossy Yes Yes No No
showy No Yes No No
As adjectives, glossy and showy are synonyms defined as:
  • glossy and showy: superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
glossy (noun) showy (noun)
a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper
a magazine printed on good quality paper
glossy (adjective) showy (adjective)
superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
reflecting light (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
(of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers marked by ostentation but often tasteless
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing displaying brilliance and virtuosity
Difference between glossy and showy

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