Definition of gloss - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
surface shinesuperficial brightness or sheen
- The gloss on the freshly painted wall was impressive..
2.
false charmsuperficially attractive appearance hiding flaws
- The gloss of the report hid its inaccuracies.
3.
languageexplanatory note for difficult words
- The manuscript included a gloss for each archaic term.
4.
cosmeticsRare cosmetic giving a faint sheen to skinRare
- She applied a gloss to her cheeks for a subtle glow.
Verb
1.
polishmake a surface shiny by polishing
- She glossed the wooden table until it gleamed.
2.
deceptive appearancemake something seem attractive by deception
- He glossed the report to hide the errors.
3.
text explanationadd explanatory notes to a text
- The editor glossed the manuscript with helpful notes.
Images of gloss
superficial brightness or sheen 
cosmetic giving a faint sheen to skin
Expressions with gloss
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diminish the appeal or excitement of an event
The bad news took the gloss off the celebration.
ignore or downplay a mistake or fault
She tried to gloss over her error in the report.
become less attractive or appealing
The new product lost its gloss after the bad reviews.
cover up the negative aspects of something
He put a gloss on the company's financial problems.
makeup for lips, adds shine and color
She put on lip gloss before the party.
smooth shiny surface on paint paper or another material
The table has a gloss finish that reflects the overhead lights.
paint that forms a shiny surface when dry
She used gloss paint for a sleek look.
paper coated to give a reflective finish
Photographs often look better on gloss paper.
Origin of gloss
Greek, glossa (tongue, language)
Terms with gloss included in their meaning
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art
dull in color or lacking gloss
concealment
gloss over a defect or flaw
texture
surface property lacking gloss or highlights
gloss
shiny or bright look on a surface
mattness
the lack of gloss or shine on a surface
concealment
cover up or gloss over a problem
surface texture
dull finish on a surface, lacking gloss
printing
paper treated to improve gloss and smoothness
wood finishing
high-gloss finish on wood using shellac
textile
fabric or yarn with a sheen or gloss
leather
type of high-gloss leather
literature
explanatory note or gloss on a text
appearance
absence of shine or gloss on a surface
dull surface
lacking shine or gloss
dull surface
lack of shine or gloss on a surface
measurement
instrument measuring surface gloss by light reflection
cosmetics
having lips with shiny gloss applied
Examples of gloss in a sentence
She admired the gloss on the polished table. The gloss on the surface made it look new. Beneath the gloss, the product was flawed. Each chapter had a gloss for complex phrases. Students appreciated the gloss in the textbook. The gloss added a touch of elegance to her look.
She chose a peach gloss for a natural finish. He glossed the car's exterior to perfection. The jeweler glossed the diamond ring for extra sparkle. She glossed over the details to make the deal seem better. The politician glossed his speech to win more votes. She glossed the ancient text to make it more accessible. The professor glossed the lecture notes for clarity.
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- French:lustre, lustrer, ...
- German:Glanz, polieren, ...
- Italian:lucentezza, lucidare, ...
- Spanish:brillo, lustrar, ...
- Portuguese:lustro, polir, ...
- Chinese:光泽, 抛光, ...
- Japanese:光沢, 磨く, ...
- Arabic:لَمَعان, لَمَّعَ, ...
- Hebrew:בְּרָק, לְהַבְרִיק, ...
- Russian:блеск, полировать, ...
- Ukrainian:блиск, полірувати, ...
- Hindi:चमक, पॉलिश करना, ...
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