Meaning of the word gloss in English

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gloss

US /ɡlɑːs/

UK /ɡlɑːs/

shine or luster on a smooth surface.

Example:

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hair with a healthy gloss

Synonym:

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dullness

a superficially attractive appearance or impression.

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beneath the gloss of success was a tragic private life

Synonym:

apply a glossy substance to.

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the singer glossed her lips a deep red

Synonym:

shine glaze polish burnish

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lip gloss gloss over