gloss

(glôs, glŏs)

1. A surface shininess or luster.
2. A cosmetic that adds shine or luster.
3. A superficially or deceptively attractive appearance.

1. To give a bright sheen or luster to.
2. To make attractive or acceptable by deception or superficial treatment: a resumé that glossed over the applicant's lack of experience. See Synonyms at palliate.

(glôs, glŏs)

1. a. A brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or technical expression usually inserted in the margin or between lines of a text or manuscript.
   b. A collection of such notes; a glossary.
2. An extensive commentary, often accompanying a text or publication.
3. A purposefully misleading interpretation or explanation.

1. To provide (an expression or a text) with a gloss or glosses.
2. To give a false interpretation to.

Related Forms:

• glossˈer noun