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gloss
1[ glos, glaws ]
noun
- a superficial luster or shine; glaze:
the gloss of satin.
- a false or deceptively good appearance.
Synonyms: , ,
verb (used with object)
- to put a gloss upon.
- to give a false or deceptively good appearance to:
to gloss over flaws in the woodwork.
gloss
2[ glos, glaws ]
noun
- an explanation or translation of a foreign, technical, or unusual word or expression in a text.
Synonyms: ,
- a series of verbal interpretations of a text.
Synonyms: , , ,
- a glossary.
- an artfully misleading interpretation.
verb (used with object)
- to insert glosses on; annotate.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to place (a word) in a gloss.
- to give a specious interpretation of; explain away (often followed by over or away ):
to gloss over a serious problem with a pat solution.
verb (used without object)
- to make glosses.
gloss.
3abbreviation for
- glossary.
gloss.
1abbreviation for
- glossary
gloss
2/ ɡɒ /
noun
- lustre or sheen, as of a smooth surface
- ( as modifier )
gloss paint
- a superficially attractive appearance
- See gloss paint
- a cosmetic preparation applied to the skin to give it a faint sheen
lip gloss
verb
- to give a gloss to or obtain a gloss
gloss
3/ ɡɒ /
noun
- a short or expanded explanation or interpretation of a word, expression, or foreign phrase in the margin or text of a manuscript, etc
- an intentionally misleading explanation or interpretation
- short for glossary
verb
- to add glosses to
Derived Forms
- ˈDz, noun
- ˈDz, adjective
- ˈDz, noun
- ˈDzԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- Dzl adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of gloss1
Word History and Origins
Origin of gloss1
Origin of gloss2
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Bass glossed over questions about Caruso’s past criticisms of her, saying the “goal is restoring and healing this community.”
"High on gloss, low on human connection," said British Vogue.
He was a serial sexual assaulter, a fact that is glossed over in the performative grieving of others.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel "will not gloss over the shocking scenes", and that action would be taken accordingly, without specifying what that would be.
The audience may feel some version of that in reverse, realizing the part we unwittingly played in glossing over Combs’ sins by upholding his celebrity.
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