✨gloss

Meaning

a shiny surface or an explanation of a word or phrase

a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss

Example Sentences

The table had a beautiful gloss after polishing.

She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.

Example Expressions

put a gloss on

Synonyms

shine, luster, glaze, explanation, sheen, polish, finish

Entry 1

shine, luster, glaze, explanation, sheen

Entry 2

shine, luster, polish, finish

Antonyms

dullness, matte, matte finish, roughness, tarnish

Entry 1

dullness, matte

Entry 2

dullness, matte finish, roughness, tarnish

Collocations

high gloss, gloss paint, gloss finish, gloss over, lip gloss, hair gloss

Entry 1

high gloss, gloss paint, gloss finish, gloss over

Entry 2

lip gloss, hair gloss, high gloss