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non-glossy

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/nɒnˈɡlɔːsi/ · non-glos-sy

Having a surface that is not shiny or reflective.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Having a surface that is not shiny or reflective.

ایک ایسی سطح جس کی چمک یا عکس نہیں ہوتا۔

غیر چکنی

ghair chukni

Synonyms

dullmatflatمدھمبے چمکماتیکی

Antonyms

glossyshinyreflectiveچکنیچمکدارعکس دار

Common Collocations

  • non-glossy finish
  • non-glossy paper
  • non-glossy surface

Example Sentences

The non-glossy finish of the paint gives it a modern look.

پینٹ کا غیر چکنی ختم اسے ایک جدید شکل دیتی ہے۔

Paint ka ghair chukni khatam use ek jadeed shakal deti hai.

I prefer non-glossy paper for writing because it doesn't cause glare.

میں لکھنے کے لیے غیر چکنی کاغذ کو ترجیح دیتا ہوں کیونکہ یہ چمک نہیں دیتا۔

Main likhne ke liye ghair chukni kaghaz ko tarjeeh deta hoon kyunki ye chamak nahi deta.

The menu was printed on non-glossy cardstock to make it easier to read.

مینیو کو غیر چکنی کارڈ اسٹوک پر پرنٹ کیا گیا تاکہ اسے پڑھنا آسان ہو۔

Menu ko ghair chukni card stock par print kiya gaya taake use parhna aasan ho.

Easily Confused With

glossy:Glossy refers to a shiny surface, while non-glossy means lacking shine.

Word Family

gloss
nounچمک
glossiness
nounچمکداری
glossy
adjectiveچکنی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'non-glossy' as 'not glossy', which can help remember its meaning.

Imagine a matte surface compared to a shiny one.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "non-glossy" — not shiny or reflective

First known use: 20th century

The term combines the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' with 'glossy', which describes a shiny surface.