1. gloss
noun. ['ˈglɔs'] an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading.
Synonyms
Etymology
- gloss (English)
- glossa (Latin)
- γλῶσσα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- glossi (Icelandic)
2. gloss
verb. ['ˈglɔs'] give a deceptive explanation or excuse for.
Synonyms
Etymology
- gloss (English)
- glossa (Latin)
- γλῶσσα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- glossi (Icelandic)
3. gloss
verb. ['ˈglɔs'] provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase.
Antonyms
Etymology
- gloss (English)
- glossa (Latin)
- γλῶσσα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- glossi (Icelandic)
4. gloss
verb. ['ˈglɔs'] give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing.
Etymology
- gloss (English)
- glossa (Latin)
- γλῶσσα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- glossi (Icelandic)
5. gloss
noun. ['ˈglɔs'] an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field.
Synonyms
Etymology
- gloss (English)
- glossa (Latin)
- γλῶσσα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- glossi (Icelandic)
6. gloss
noun. ['ˈglɔs'] an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text.
Antonyms
Etymology
- gloss (English)
- glossa (Latin)
- γλῶσσα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- glossi (Icelandic)
7. gloss
noun. ['ˈglɔs'] the property of being smooth and shiny.
Synonyms
Etymology
- gloss (English)
- glossa (Latin)
- γλῶσσα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- glossi (Icelandic)
8. gloss
verb. ['ˈglɔs'] provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases.
Antonyms
Etymology
- gloss (English)
- glossa (Latin)
- γλῶσσα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- glossi (Icelandic)