semigloss

American  

[sem-ee-glos, -glaws, sem-ahy-] / ˈsɛm iˌglɒs, -ˌglɔs, ˈsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

1. (of paint or a painted surface) having a moderate, satiny luster; having or producing a sheen that is neither flat nor highly glossy.

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noun

1. a paint that has or produces a moderate, satiny sheen.

Etymology

Origin of semigloss

First recorded in 1935–40; semi- + gloss ¹

Example Sentences

No matter what texture is applied, it’s only going to survive if the ceiling is grease-free and the semigloss paint is sanded.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2021

The semigloss, heavyweight paper that the map is printed on feels good to the touch, more down-to-earth than satellite-based GPS.

From Washington Post • Apr. 30, 2020

Even the least-handy among us feels qualified to slosh our way through a gallon of matte enamel or premium semigloss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2018

“Use flat, not semigloss, on the crown molding, in the same shade as the ceiling,” recommends Pat Christodoulou, who stages for-sale homes in Connecticut and New York.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2017

But beware: rub too long or hard on the same spot, and you'll take the shine off a semigloss surface � or worse.

From Time Magazine Archive