gloss

¹gloss

noun \ˈgläs, ˈglȯs\

Definition of GLOSS

1

: a surface luster or brightness : shine

2

a : a deceptively attractive appearance <selfishness that had a gloss of humanitarianism about it> b : bright often superficial attractiveness <show-biz gloss>

3

: a transparent cosmetic preparation for adding shine and usually color to the lips

Origin of GLOSS

akin to Middle High German glosen to glow, shine; akin to Old English geolu yellow

First Known Use: 1538

Rhymes with GLOSS

boss, doss, dross, floss, fosse, joss, Kos, Maas, os, pross, stoss, toss