English dictionary

gloss

/gl/A/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

noun.communication

Synonyms rubric

Source: WordNet 3.0
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

noun.communication

Synonyms glossary

Source: WordNet 3.0
the property of being smooth and shiny

noun.attribute

Synonyms burnish glossiness polish

Source: WordNet 3.0
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

noun.attribute

Examples
He tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction.

Synonyms color colour semblance

Source: WordNet 3.0
Brightness or luster of a body proceeding from a smooth surface; polish; as, the gloss of silk; cloth is calendered to give it a gloss.

noun

Source: webster1913
A foreign, archaic, technical, or other uncommon word requiring explanation.

noun

Source: webster1913

give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

verb.creation

Source: WordNet 3.0
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases

verb.communication

Synonyms annotate comment

Source: WordNet 3.0
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase

verb.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for

verb.communication

Synonyms color colour

Source: WordNet 3.0
To give a superficial luster or gloss to; to make smooth and shining; as, to gloss cloth.

verb

Source: webster1913
To render clear and evident by comments; to illustrate; to explain; to annotate.

verb

Source: webster1913
To make comments; to comment; to explain.

verb

Source: webster1913