gloss

[ glos, glaws ]

/ glɒs, glɔs /

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noun

a superficial luster or shine; glaze: the gloss of satin.

a false or deceptively good appearance.

Also glosser. a cosmetic that adds sheen or luster, especially one for the lips.

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.

Origin of gloss

First recorded in 1530–40; probably akin to Dutch gloos “glowing,” Middle High German glosen “to glow, shine,” Swedish dialect glysa “to shine”

SYNONYMS FOR gloss

2 front, pretense.

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synonym study for gloss

1. See polish.

OTHER WORDS FROM gloss

glossless, adjective

Words nearby gloss

glory hole, glory-of-the-snow, glory-of-the-sun, glory-pea, Glos, gloss, glossa, glossal, glossalgia, glossary, glossator

Definition for gloss (2 of 3)

gloss²

[ glos, glaws ]

/ glɒs, glɔs /

noun

an explanation or translation, by means of a marginal or interlinear note, of a technical or unusual expression in a manuscript text.

a series of verbal interpretations of a text.

a glossary.

an artfully misleading interpretation.

verb (used with object)

to insert glosses on; annotate.

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.

Origin of gloss

1250–1300; (noun) Middle English glose (<Old French glose ) <Medieval Latin glōsa, glōza <Greek glôssa word requiring explanation, literally, language, tongue; (v.) Middle English glosen <Medieval Latin glōssāre, derivative of glōsa; cf. gloze, reflecting the Old French pronunciation of verb

SYNONYMS FOR gloss

1 comment, annotation.

2 commentary, critique, exegesis, explication.

5 explain, interpret, analyze, explicate.

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OTHER WORDS FROM gloss

gloss·ing·ly, adverb

Definition for gloss (3 of 3)

gloss.

glossary.

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Example sentences from the Web for gloss

I’ll then add epoxy to the eyes and teeth to give it a nice gloss.
Making Halloween Masks That Don’t Suck|Eugene Robinson|October 16, 2020|Ozy
It holds an ideal 10 oz of hot or cold liquid, and its glazed blue gloss is elegant and unisex.
Coffee (or tea!) mugs that make for easy gifts|PopSci Commerce Team|September 29, 2020|Popular Science
He also said health care providers should not gloss over possible or suspect cases.
Europe’s Hidden Ebola Cases|Barbie Latza Nadeau|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
All three outlets remained fixated on surgery, and seemed to only gloss over questions of identity.
Trans Celebs Are Great; Trans Leaders Are Better|Parker Molloy|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In March, popular beauty site Into the Gloss even published a how-to on getting blue-tinted hair.
Tangled Up in Blue: Young Stars and Their Blue Rinses|Erin Cunningham|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I have never considered modeling an actual job title,” she told Into the Gloss.
Miranda Kerr Debuts Son In ‘Vogue’ Australia; Diane Kruger Designs for Jason Wu|The Fashion Beast Team|June 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Gloss: Note that this question asks a scientist to take a “position” on the “origins of the universe.”
How Liberty University Creates Creationists|Karl W. Giberson|March 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dr. Kern, in editing the Malberg glosses, points out that the gloss in Title xlii.
The English Village Community|Frederic Seebohm
It is admired, perhaps, because it has a gloss, rather than a shine of the varnish stamp.
French Polishing and Enamelling|Richard Bitmead
Owing to its gloss it is used for mixing with silk, and on account of its strength it is made into the finer sewing threads.
Textiles|William H. Dooley
Omitted from the above is the strange clause from Shittim to Gilgal, which appears to be a gloss.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of the Twelve Prophets, Vol. I|George Adam Smith
Mutton suet with a proportion of ox-tallow is selected for mould candles, because it gives them gloss and consistence.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure

British Dictionary definitions for gloss (1 of 3)

gloss¹

/ (ɡlɒs) /

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 sheenlip gloss

verb

to give a gloss to or obtain a gloss

Derived forms of gloss

glosser, nounglossless, adjective

Word Origin for gloss

C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic glossi flame, Middle High German glosen to glow

British Dictionary definitions for gloss (2 of 3)

gloss²

/ (ɡlɒs) /

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 (tr)

to add glosses to

Derived forms of gloss

glosser, nounglossingly, adverb

Word Origin for gloss

C16: from Latin glōssa unusual word requiring explanatory note, from Ionic Greek

British Dictionary definitions for gloss (3 of 3)

gloss.

abbreviation for

glossary

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单词	gloss
释义	gloss ¹ [ glos, glaws ] / glɒs, glɔs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR gloss ON THESAURUS.COM noun a superficial luster or shine; glaze: the gloss of satin. a false or deceptively good appearance. Also glosser. a cosmetic that adds sheen or luster, especially one for the lips. 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. Origin of gloss ¹ First recorded in 1530–40; probably akin to Dutch gloos “glowing,” Middle High German glosen “to glow, shine,” Swedish dialect glysa “to shine” SYNONYMS FOR gloss 2 front, pretense. SEE SYNONYMS FOR gloss ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for gloss 1. See polish. OTHER WORDS FROM gloss glossless, adjective Words nearby gloss glory hole, glory-of-the-snow, glory-of-the-sun, glory-pea, Glos, gloss, glossa, glossal, glossalgia, glossary, glossator Definition for gloss (2 of 3) gloss² [ glos, glaws ] / glɒs, glɔs / noun an explanation or translation, by means of a marginal or interlinear note, of a technical or unusual expression in a manuscript text. a series of verbal interpretations of a text. a glossary. an artfully misleading interpretation. verb (used with object) to insert glosses on; annotate. 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. Origin of gloss ² 1250–1300; (noun) Middle English glose (<Old French glose ) <Medieval Latin glōsa, glōza <Greek glôssa word requiring explanation, literally, language, tongue; (v.) Middle English glosen <Medieval Latin glōssāre, derivative of glōsa; cf. gloze, reflecting the Old French pronunciation of verb SYNONYMS FOR gloss 1 comment, annotation. 2 commentary, critique, exegesis, explication. 5 explain, interpret, analyze, explicate. SEE SYNONYMS FOR gloss ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM gloss gloss·ing·ly, adverb Definition for gloss (3 of 3) gloss. glossary. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for gloss I’ll then add epoxy to the eyes and teeth to give it a nice gloss. Making Halloween Masks That Don’t Suck\|Eugene Robinson\|October 16, 2020\|Ozy It holds an ideal 10 oz of hot or cold liquid, and its glazed blue gloss is elegant and unisex. Coffee (or tea!) mugs that make for easy gifts\|PopSci Commerce Team\|September 29, 2020\|Popular Science He also said health care providers should not gloss over possible or suspect cases. Europe’s Hidden Ebola Cases\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|October 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST All three outlets remained fixated on surgery, and seemed to only gloss over questions of identity. Trans Celebs Are Great; Trans Leaders Are Better\|Parker Molloy\|July 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In March, popular beauty site Into the Gloss even published a how-to on getting blue-tinted hair. Tangled Up in Blue: Young Stars and Their Blue Rinses\|Erin Cunningham\|July 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “I have never considered modeling an actual job title,” she told Into the Gloss. Miranda Kerr Debuts Son In ‘Vogue’ Australia; Diane Kruger Designs for Jason Wu\|The Fashion Beast Team\|June 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Gloss: Note that this question asks a scientist to take a “position” on the “origins of the universe.” How Liberty University Creates Creationists\|Karl W. Giberson\|March 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Dr. Kern, in editing the Malberg glosses, points out that the gloss in Title xlii. The English Village Community\|Frederic Seebohm It is admired, perhaps, because it has a gloss, rather than a shine of the varnish stamp. French Polishing and Enamelling\|Richard Bitmead Owing to its gloss it is used for mixing with silk, and on account of its strength it is made into the finer sewing threads. Textiles\|William H. Dooley Omitted from the above is the strange clause from Shittim to Gilgal, which appears to be a gloss. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of the Twelve Prophets, Vol. I\|George Adam Smith Mutton suet with a proportion of ox-tallow is selected for mould candles, because it gives them gloss and consistence. A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines\|Andrew Ure British Dictionary definitions for gloss (1 of 3) gloss¹ / (ɡlɒs) / 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 sheenlip gloss verb to give a gloss to or obtain a gloss See also gloss over Derived forms of gloss glosser, nounglossless, adjective Word Origin for gloss C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic glossi flame, Middle High German glosen to glow British Dictionary definitions for gloss (2 of 3) gloss² / (ɡlɒs) / 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 (tr) to add glosses to Derived forms of gloss glosser, nounglossingly, adverb Word Origin for gloss C16: from Latin glōssa unusual word requiring explanatory note, from Ionic Greek British Dictionary definitions for gloss (3 of 3) gloss. abbreviation for glossary Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to gloss varnish, veneer, glaze, luster, soft-pedal, annotate, elucidate, finish, brightness, gleam, appearance, brilliance, surface, front, burnish, shimmer, glint, facade, polish, sleekness
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gloss

noun

verb (used with object)

Origin of gloss

SYNONYMS FOR gloss

synonym study for gloss

OTHER WORDS FROM gloss

Words nearby gloss

Definition for gloss (2 of 3)

noun

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verb (used without object)

Origin of gloss

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Definition for gloss (3 of 3)

Example sentences from the Web for gloss

British Dictionary definitions for gloss (1 of 3)

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