Looking for the meaning of the word GLOSS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GLOSS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Gloss
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡlɒs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
shine or lustre on a smooth surface
Short Definition:shine on smooth surface
Examples:- hair with a healthy gloss
Definition:
a superficially attractive appearance or impression
Short Definition:superficially attractive appearance
Examples:- beneath the gloss of success was a tragic private life
Word: Gloss
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡlɒs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
apply a glossy substance to
Short Definition:apply glossy substance to
Examples:- the singer glossed her lips a deep red
- the pebble-dash of the walls was glossed white
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