glosses Definition
- 1brief explanations or translations of difficult or obscure words or expressions in the text
- 2a superficially attractive appearance or impression
Using glosses: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "glosses" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The book includes glosses of difficult words.
Example
The politician's speech was full of empty glosses.
Example
She put a gloss on her report to make it sound more positive.
glosses Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for glosses
- annotations
- explanations
- interpretations
- translations
- commentaries
Antonyms for glosses
- obscures
- mystifies
Phrases with glosses
Example
He tried to put a gloss on his poor performance by emphasizing his team's overall success.
to avoid dealing with or discussing something unpleasant or embarrassing, often by pretending it is not important
Example
The company tried to gloss over the accounting irregularities, but they were eventually exposed by an audit.
high gloss
a shiny and smooth surface finish, often used in reference to paint or varnish
Example
The car's high-gloss finish made it look brand new.
Summary: glosses in Brief
The term 'glosses' [glɒsɪz] refers to brief explanations or translations of difficult or obscure words or expressions in the text. It can also mean a superficially attractive appearance or impression. Examples include 'The book includes glosses of difficult words.' and 'She put a gloss on her report to make it sound more positive.' Phrases like 'put a gloss on something' and 'gloss over something' denote presenting something in a better light or avoiding unpleasant topics.
