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GLOSSING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word glossing. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word glossing. (close relations)
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clarifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• that makes clear

defining
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• any process serving to define the shape of something

interpreting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

elucidating
verbv
verb

• make clear and (more) comprehensible

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

explaining
verbv
verb

• make plain and comprehensible

• define

• serve as a reason or cause or justification of

explicating
verbv
verb

• make plain and comprehensible

• elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

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

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

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

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

glossiness
nounn
noun

• the property of being smooth and shiny

rubric
nounn
noun

• an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure

• an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

• directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)

• a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

• a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type

• category name

verb

• adorn with ruby red color

semblance
nounn
noun

• an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

• an erroneous mental representation

• picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing

shine
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

verb

• be bright by reflecting or casting light

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• be shiny, as if wet

• be distinguished or eminent

• be clear and obvious

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

• touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• make (a surface) shine

mark up
verb, nounv, n
verb

• increase the price of

Best Hypernyms For GLOSSING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for glossing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
interpret shine account apologise apologize appearance effulgence excuse explanation polish radiance radiancy rationalise rationalize rede refulgence refulgency render smooth smoothen smoothness translate wordbook
Phrases (1)
visual aspect

Alternatives for CLARIFYING

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