GLOSS Synonyms
There are 24 hypernyms of the word gloss. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GLOSS
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polish | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state | ||||||||
gleam | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an appearance of reflected light • a flash of light (especially reflected light) verb • be shiny, as if wet • shine brightly, like a star or a light • to shine with faint or brief light | ||||||||
luster | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quality that outshines the usual • the visual property of something that shines with reflected light • a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain | ||||||||
sheen | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the visual property of something that shines with reflected light | ||||||||
finish | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) • the temporal end; the concluding time • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) • designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race) • the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict) • event whose occurrence ends something • (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed) • the act of finishing verb • come or bring to a finish or an end • finally be or do something • have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical • provide with a finish • finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table • cause to finish a relationship with somebody | ||||||||
glaze | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods • a glossy finish on a fabric • a coating for ceramics, metal, etc. verb • coat with a glaze • become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance • furnish with glass • coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze | ||||||||
glow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an alert and refreshed state • light from nonthermal sources • the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised • a feeling of considerable warmth • a steady even light without flames • the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface • an appearance of reflected light verb • emit a steady even light without flames • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • shine intensely, as if with heat • be exuberant or high-spirited • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion | ||||||||
patina | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper) • an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood) • a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, polishing, or handling | ||||||||
radiance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface • the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light • an attractive combination of good health and happiness | ||||||||
shiny | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having a shiny surface or coating adjective satellite • reflecting light • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow | ||||||||
annotate | verbv | |||||||
verb • add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments • provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases | ||||||||
color | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • having or capable of producing colors noun • a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect • interest and variety and intensity • the timbre of a musical sound • an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading • any material used for its color • (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction • the appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person's perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation verb • add color to • affect as in thought or feeling • modify or bias • decorate with colors • give a deceptive explanation or excuse for • change color, often in an undesired manner | ||||||||
colour | nounn | |||||||
adjective • having or capable of producing colors noun • any material used for its color • (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction • interest and variety and intensity • the timbre of a musical sound • a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect • an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading • the appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person's perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation verb • modify or bias • decorate with colors • give a deceptive explanation or excuse for • affect as in thought or feeling • add color to • change color, often in an undesired manner | ||||||||
glossary | nounn | |||||||
noun • an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field | ||||||||
brilliance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted • the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand • unusual mental ability | ||||||||
burnish | verbv | |||||||
noun • the property of being smooth and shiny verb • polish and make shiny | ||||||||
comment | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information • a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material • a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people verb • make or write a comment on • explain or interpret something • provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases | ||||||||
commentary | nounn | |||||||
noun • a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material | ||||||||
discourse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • extended verbal expression in speech or writing • an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic verb • to consider or examine in speech or writing • carry on a conversation • talk at length and formally about a topic | ||||||||
discussion | nounn | |||||||
noun • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic • an exchange of views on some topic | ||||||||