1. a type of paint finish that has a moderate shine, between flat and gloss

1. having a moderate shine or luster; neither completely matte nor highly glossy

Examples

• The kitchen walls were painted with semigloss for easy cleaning.
• She chose a semigloss finish for the bathroom trim.
• The semigloss paint reflected just enough light to brighten the hallway.
• His car had a semigloss black finish that looked sophisticated.
• The photographer printed the image on semigloss paper.
• Semigloss is ideal for high-traffic areas like doorways.
• The magazine cover had a semigloss coating that felt smooth to the touch.