Definition of gloss

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Gloss (n.) Brightness or luster of a body proceeding from a smooth surface; polish; as, the gloss of silk; cloth is calendered to give it a gloss..

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Glossed :: Glossed (imp. & p. p.) of Glos.
Varnish :: Varnish (n.) An artificial covering to give a fair appearance to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss.
Polish :: Polish (n.) Anything used to produce a gloss.
Sleek :: Sleek (superl.) Having an even, smooth surface; smooth; hence, glossy; as, sleek hair..
Faille :: Faille (n.) A soft silk, heavier than a foulard and not glossy..
Finish :: Finish (n.) The result of completed labor, as on the surface of an object; manner or style of finishing; as, a rough, dead, or glossy finish given to cloth, stone, metal, etc..
Shine :: Shine (n.) The quality or state of shining; brightness; luster, gloss; polish; sheen..
Glossiness :: Glossiness (n.) The condition or quality of being glossy; the luster or brightness of a smooth surface.
Flatting :: Flatting (n.) A mode of painting,in which the paint, being mixed with turpentine, leaves the work without gloss..
Gloze :: Gloze (n.) Specious show; gloss.
Shine :: Shine (v. i.) To be bright by reflection of light; to gleam; to be glossy; as, to shine like polished silver..
Satiny :: Satiny (a.) Like or composed of satin; glossy; as, to have a satiny appearance; a satiny texture..
Ebony :: Ebony (n.) A hard, heavy, and durable wood, which admits of a fine polish or gloss. The usual color is black, but it also occurs red or green..
Splendent :: Splendent (a.) Shining; glossy; beaming with light; lustrous; as, splendent planets; splendent metals. See the Note under 3d Luster, 4..
Glosser :: Glosser (n.) A polisher; one who gives a luster.
Aglossal :: Aglossal (a.) Without tongue; tongueless.
Glazing :: Glazing (n.) The glass, glasslike, or glossy substance with which any surface is incrusted or overlaid; as, the glazing of pottery or porcelain, or of paper..
Enamel :: Enamel (v. t.) To form a glossy surface like enamel upon; as, to enamel card paper; to enamel leather or cloth..
Lory :: Lory (n.) Any one of many species of small parrots of the family Trichoglossidae, generally having the tongue papillose at the tip, and the mandibles straighter and less toothed than in common parrots. They are found in the East Indies, Australia, New Guinea, and the adjacent islands. They feed mostly on soft fruits and on the honey of flowers..
Calamanco :: Calamanco (n.) A glossy woolen stuff, plain, striped, or checked..
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