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   gloss

   /ɡlɒs/

   noun

   • 1. shine or lustre on a smooth surface: "hair with a healthy gloss" Similar shinesheenlustregleampatinashininessglossinessbrightnessbrillianceshimmersparklepolishburnishglazevarnishOpposite dullness
   • ▪ a type of paint that dries to a shiny surface: "the undercoat is applied, followed by two coats of gloss"
   • 2. a superficially attractive appearance or impression: "beneath the gloss of success was a tragic private life" Similar facadeveneersurfacefrontshowcamouflagedisguisemasksemblancesmokescreenoutward appearancefalse appearancewindow dressingattractive appearance

   verb

   • 1. apply a glossy substance to: "the singer glossed her lips a deep red" Similar make glossyshinegive a shine toglazepolishburnish

   Word Origin mid 16th century: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. glosser noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

   • G

     2

   • L

     1

   • O

     1

   • S

     1

   • S

     1

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