semigloss

adjective

semi·​gloss ˈse-mē-ˌgläs 

ˈse-ˌmī-,

-mi-,

-ˌglȯs

: having a low luster

specifically : producing a finish midway between glossy and flat

Examples of semigloss in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door finish to hide flaws. —Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023

Finish by painting the woodwork and trim with a gloss or semigloss paint. —Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023

Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door paint finish to hide flaws. —Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2022

After the caulk has cured completely, paint the cubbies with a semigloss paint using a 2-inch angled brush and a small roller. —Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2022

Next, the interior walls were painted with semigloss paint. —Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2022

If shelves are worn or tired, paint them with a semigloss paint that is easy to clean or add a fun shelf liner. —Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Aug. 2021

With a semigloss paint sheen, this board-and-batten wainscot is durable, cleans up easily, and is a nice contrast to the matte finish on the wall above. —Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2021

How to clean walls coated with semigloss paint Semigloss paint is a bit more durable, so bring on the dish detergent–but not too much. —Tainaya Nash, House Beautiful, 25 July 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for semigloss

• albatross
• applesauce
• barabbas
• helios
• kshatriyas
• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• lacrosse
• recross
• tomas
• blas