Gloss ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gloss ( noun )

1. A surface shine or luster.
2. A brief explanation or translation of a word or phrase.
3. A superficial appearance of something, not reflecting its true nature.
4. A type of paint or coating that dries to a hard and glossy finish.

Origin:

Middle english glos, gloss, from old english glōs, from latin glossa, from ancient greek γλῶσσα (glôssa, "language, tongue, speech, word"), from proto-indo-european *gwelh₁- ("to speak, to say"). .

Examples:

1. The gloss on the car's paint made it look new.
2. The gloss in the dictionary provided a brief explanation of the word.
3. The gloss of the politician's speech was not matched by the reality of their actions.
4. The gloss paint was used to give the furniture a shiny finish.
5. The glossy magazine cover was very eye-catching.

(As a verb)

Gloss ( verb )

1. A surface shine or luster.
2. A brief explanation or translation of a word or phrase.
3. A superficial appearance of something, not reflecting its true nature.
4. A type of paint or coating that dries to a hard and glossy finish.

Origin:

Middle english glos, gloss, from old english glōs, from latin glossa, from ancient greek γλῶσσα (glôssa, "language, tongue, speech, word"), from proto-indo-european *gwelh₁- ("to speak, to say"). .

Examples:

1. The gloss on the car's paint made it look new.
2. The gloss in the dictionary provided a brief explanation of the word.
3. The gloss of the politician's speech was not matched by the reality of their actions.
4. The gloss paint was used to give the furniture a shiny finish.
5. The glossy magazine cover was very eye-catching.