Gloss Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Gloss

Meaning 1 : provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases

    Synonyms : annotate,  comment
Meaning 2 : give a deceptive explanation or excuse for

    Synonyms : color,  colour
Meaning 3 : an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

    Synonyms : glossary
Meaning 4 : an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

    Example : he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction

    Synonyms : color,  colour,  semblance
Meaning 5 : the property of being smooth and shiny

    Synonyms : burnish,  glossiness,  polish
Meaning 6 : an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

    Synonyms : rubric
Meaning 7 : give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

Meaning 8 : provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase

How to Pronounce Gloss

  • glÉ‘s