glossed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ɡlɔst//
KK: /ɡlɔst/
adjective
Definition
Having a shiny or smooth surface, often reflecting light.
Example
The glossed finish on the furniture made it look elegant and new.
Conversation
I just bought some new shoes that are really glossed on the surface.
Wow, they sound fancy!
Yeah, they have this shiny finish that looks great.
I bet they’ll stand out in a crowd!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shiny
luminous
sleek
Antonyms
dull
matte
rough
verb
Definition
To have provided an explanation or interpretation of something, often to make it clearer or easier to understand.
Example
She glossed over the difficult parts of the story to keep the audience engaged.
Tense Forms
Past: glossed
Past Participle: glossed
Conversation
Did you see how she glossed over that question in the meeting?
Yeah, it was pretty obvious she wanted to avoid it.
I wonder if she glossed it because she didn't have an answer.
Root Explanation
Glossed → It is formed from "gloss" (from Old French *glosse*, meaning a translation or explanation) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating past tense or completed action). The word "glossed" means to have provided an explanation or translation, often in a superficial or simplified manner.
Memory Tip
Think of 'gloss' as providing a 'translation' or 'explanation' — when something is glossed, it means it has been explained or clarified.
Visually Confused Words
unglossed
unglosed