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   gloss

   /ɡlɒs/

   noun

   • 1. shine or lustre on a smooth surface: "hair with a healthy gloss" Similar shinesheenlustregleampatinashininessglossinessbrightnessbrillianceshimmersparklepolishburnishglazevarnishOpposite dullness
   • ▪ a type of paint that dries to a shiny surface: "the undercoat is applied, followed by two coats of gloss"
   • 2. a superficially attractive appearance or impression: "beneath the gloss of success was a tragic private life" Similar facadeveneersurfacefrontshowcamouflagedisguisemasksemblancesmokescreenoutward appearancefalse appearancewindow dressingattractive appearance

   verb

   • 1. apply a glossy substance to: "the singer glossed her lips a deep red" Similar make glossyshinegive a shine toglazepolishburnish

   Word Origin mid 16th century: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. glosser noun

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   What does gloss mean in a sentence?

   • There is no gloss, in the introduction, where you explain what the various clauses mean. Lip Gloss plumps and shines up the lips. The surface of the glass had usually been treated with hydrofluoric acid so as to have a satin-like gloss. Find similar words to gloss using the buttons below. Gloss definition: A surface shininess or luster.

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   What does gloss mean in a commercial?

   • A gloss is a bright shine on the surface of something. Rain produced a black gloss on the asphalt. Gloss is an appearance of attractiveness or good quality which sometimes hides less attractive features or poor quality. Television commercials seem more professional but beware of mistaking the gloss for the content.

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   What does gloss mean in a book?

   • A book may have glosses that explain what unusual or technical terms mean. Sometimes gloss has a negative sense: if you leave out important information when discussing something, you could be accused of glossing over those details. A gloss is a shiny finish on an object.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGLOSS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Gloss can mean a smooth, shiny appearance, a substance to make something shiny, or an explanation for a word or phrase. Learn how to use gloss in different contexts with examples and synonyms.

   • English (US)

     a smooth, shiny appearance on the surface of something: a...

   • Znaczenie Gloss, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     GLOSS definicja: 1. a smooth, shiny appearance on the...

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     GLOSS translate: 外表, 光亮，光泽, 高光漆，亮光漆, 一种使（嘴唇、头发、皮肤等）显得光亮的物质,...

   • Gloss: Russian Translation

     GLOSS translate: глянцевая краска , блеск, глянец , глосса,...

   • Gloss: Indonesian Translation

     GLOSS translate: permukaan yang mengkilat, membuat kamus...

   • Gloss Spanish Translation

     GLOSS translate: brillo, pintura de esmalte, brillo, glosa,...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › glossGloss Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word gloss, from a surface luster or brightness to a brief explanation or interpretation of a word or text. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of gloss.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGLOSS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a smooth, shiny appearance on the surface of something: a gloss Marble can be polished to a high gloss. gloss finish This varnish provides a long-lasting and hard-wearing gloss finish. [ U ] paint that produces a smooth, shiny appearance on a surface: gloss (paint) We'll need a gallon of gloss (paint) to cover the woodwork.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › glossGLOSS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Gloss can mean a superficial shine, a false appearance, an explanation of a word, or a cosmetic for the lips. Learn more about the different meanings, synonyms, and origins of gloss with Dictionary.com.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › glossGloss - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A gloss is a shiny finish on an object. It’s also an explanation about a word or phrase. Right now, you’re reading a gloss on the word gloss.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGLOSS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › glossGLOSS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Gloss can be a noun or a verb with different meanings. As a noun, it can mean paint, shine, or explanation. As a verb, it can mean to explain something briefly.