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characterized by or causing dissipation of energyOpposite:
Definition that contains lossy
- flat not reflecting light; not glossy
- japan lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer
- japan lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient
- matt not reflecting light; not glossy
- bay small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors
- galaxy tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall
- arizona glossy snake
- mat not reflecting light; not glossy
- slick give a smooth and glossy appearance
- taro herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves