gloss over

verb

glossed over; glossing over; glosses over

: to treat or describe (something, such as a serious problem or error) as if it were not important

He glossed over the accident.

The problems were ignored or glossed over.

Examples of gloss over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Or its lazy gaze and obsession with gloss over lived-in texture, which sinks its moments of violence into forgettable trifles? — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

The robotic mayor and the museum — a repository of artifacts, displays and interactive exhibits on the first floor of Village Hall that formally opens to the public next week — doesn’t gloss over that chapter of Rosemont history. — Christopher Placek, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

There has been a lot of talk this year about biopics glossing over unflattering portraits of its subjects, particularly if the estate is involved. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026

In focusing on quantity, Ellison is glossing over the question of actual financial returns. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for gloss over

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover