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GLOSSES

(noun, verb)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Glosses.

Glosses - as a noun

An explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rubric10

An alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glossary12

The property of being smooth and shiny

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burnish12glossiness11polish11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
smoothness15effulgence19radiance11radiancy14refulgence16refulgency19shine8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

Example: "He hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7colour8semblance15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearance16visual aspect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Glosses - as a verb

Give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

Provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases

Example: "He annotated on what his teacher had written"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annotate8comment13

Provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase

Give a deceptive explanation or excuse for

Example: "Color a lie"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7colour8

Example Sentences

"I love reading fashion glosses for inspiration."
"She owns a collection of language glosses for studying different languages."
"The art gallery had an exhibit of beautiful glosses from various artists."
"He spent hours researching different lip glosses before buying one."
"The library has a section dedicated to poetry glosses."
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Word Game Points

Is GLOSSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, glosses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GLOSSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is GLOSSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, glosses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GLOSSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is GLOSSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, glosses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GLOSSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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