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Meanings of glossy and matte in English

Glossiness or matte appearance of a paint finish.

Synonyms
Examples for "sheen"
Examples for "sheen"
1
All was uncertain, save the golden sheen of sunlight in the east.
In Clive's Command: A Story of the Fight for India
2
The purple sheen on the back of the neck is more brilliant.
My Tropic Isle
3
With his youthful spirit and nice manner Walcott always worn a sheen.
The Guardian
4
Bonus points for the luminous sheen it leaves behind on your cheeks.
Ebony
5
The dancing yellow sheen revealed the fair and anxious countenance of Elfride.
A Pair of Blue Eyes
Usage of glossy and matte in English
1
The polycarbonate also now comes in glossy and matte textures.
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