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gloss

UK
/ɡlɒs/
US
/ɡlɔs/
gloss over

Translations

glossnoun
glosses
pl
UK
/ɡlɒs/
US
/ɡlɔs/
vernisAu sens figuré, pour une apparence trompeuse ou superficielle.
The politician's speech had a gloss of sincerity, but lacked substance.
Le discours du politicien avait un vernis de sincérité, mais manquait de substance.
gloseEn linguistique et en philologie, pour une note explicative ou une traduction brève.
The ancient manuscript was filled with glosses to help modern readers understand the text.
Le manuscrit ancien était rempli de gloses pour aider les lecteurs modernes à comprendre le texte.
The gloss on the car's paint made it look brand new.
La brillance de la peinture de la voiture la faisait paraître toute neuve.
brillant à lèvresCosmétique.
She applied a layer of gloss to her lips before heading out.
Elle a appliqué une couche de brillant à lèvres sur ses lèvres avant de sortir.
Additional translations
glossEmprunt courant en cosmétique.
Synonyms
sheen
finish
shine
luster
polish
brightness
surface
glossverb
glossed
Past Simple
glossed
Past Participle
glossing
Gerund
UK
/ɡlɒs/
US
/ɡlɑs/
édulcorerSens figuré : présenter quelque chose de façon plus acceptable qu'il ne l'est réellement.
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
Le rapport a édulcoré les problèmes financiers de l'entreprise.
She used a special polish to gloss the wooden table.
Elle a օգտագործé un produit spécial pour lustrer la table en bois.
gloserSens savant ou linguistique : expliquer brièvement un mot ou un passage.
The teacher glossed the difficult terms in the text for the students.
Le professeur a glosé les termes difficiles du texte pour les étudiants.
Synonyms
buff
smooth
luster
polish
shine
glossadjective
UK
/ɡlɒs/
US
/ɡlɑs/
Used attributively to describe items possessing a shiny finish or relating to gloss.
brillantPour un fini lisse et luisant.
Gloss paint will highlight every imperfection in the wood.
La peinture brillante fera ressortir chaque imperfection du bois.
Synonyms
high-sheen
lustreful
varnished
slick
sheeny
gleaming
polished
lustrous
shiny
glossy

Definitions

glossnoun
A superficial luster or shine on a surface.
The gloss on the car's paint made it look brand new.
A deceptive appearance or impression.
The politician's speech had a gloss of sincerity, but lacked substance.
A brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or technical expression, usually in the margin or between the lines of a text.
The ancient manuscript was filled with glosses to help modern readers understand the text.
A cosmetic product used to give a shiny appearance to the lips.
She applied a layer of gloss to her lips before heading out.
glossverb
To give a shiny or lustrous surface to something.
She used a special polish to gloss the wooden table.
To provide an explanation or interpretation for a word or phrase.
The teacher glossed the difficult terms in the text for the students.
To make something appear more attractive or acceptable than it really is.
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
glossadjective
Having a shiny finish; glossy.
Gloss paint will highlight every imperfection in the wood.
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