Synonyms for

Gloss

Verb / glɔ:s / Another word for gloss — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A shiny or lustrous surface or coating on a material.

Synonyms & similar words

semblance glossiness polish rubric burnish colour comment annotate color glossary shine sheen polish glaze patina lustre veneer finish coating varnish lacquer enamel satin sleekness smoothness glisten glint glitter sparkle twinkle

Synonyms by register

Formal

explanation commentary annotation exegesis

Informal

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Literary

luminescence sheen lustre

Antonyms

plainness simplicity clarity directness unembellished straightforwardness

Common collocations

  • provide a gloss
  • a gloss on
  • gloss over
  • glossary of terms
  • glossy finish
  • glossy paper
  • glossy magazine

Word family

noun gloss
verb gloss
adjective glossy

Usage note

As a verb, 'gloss over' means to treat something superficially or ignore it. As a noun, it can refer to an explanation or a shiny surface.

Example sentences

  1. The new furniture had a glossy finish that reflected the light.
  2. She used a gloss to make her lips shiny and smooth.
  3. The floor had a gloss that made it slippery.
  4. The magazine had a glossy cover with bright colors.
  5. The painting had a glossy sheen that made the colors pop.

Quotes

  • "Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it." - Ernest Holmes
  • "Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart." - Kahlil Gibran
  • "The power of imagination makes us infinite." - John Muir

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