# glossy vs grosse

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### glossy
*adjective · IPA /ˈɡlɒsi/ · frequency rank #16,480*
Having a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.

### grosse
*noun · frequency rank #41,160*
Obsolete spelling of gross.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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