gloss
//ɡlɒs//
Noun
glossSingular
glossesPlural
1
A shine or luster on a smooth surface.
The new wax gave the car a beautiful gloss.
2
A superficially attractive appearance or impression.
The gloss of success hid the company's financial troubles.
Noun
glossSingular
glossesPlural
1
An explanatory note or translation of a difficult or technical word or expression, especially in a text.
The textbook includes a gloss for each technical term.
Synonym
Verb
glossInfinitive
glossPresent tense
glossedPast tense
glossedPast participle
glossingPresent participle
glossesThird-person singular
1
To apply a glossy substance to something to make it shine.
She glossed her lips with a shiny balm.
2
To provide an explanation or interpretation for a word or text.
The editor glossed the difficult terms in the ancient manuscript.
3
To try to conceal or disguise something unfavorable by treating it briefly or misleadingly (usually with 'over').
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.