Definition

To use flattery or insincere praise to persuade someone.

Example

He tried to gloze his way into her good graces with compliments.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you notice how he tends to gloze over his mistakes?

Yeah, it’s like he thinks flattery will make us forget.

I wonder if he even realizes how obvious it is when he does that.

Probably not! Some people just can't help but try to charm their way out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make something seem less serious or important than it really is, often by explaining it in a way that downplays its significance.

Example

She tried to gloze over her mistakes during the presentation.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear how she gloze over the whole situation at the meeting?

Yeah, I noticed that too; it was a bit awkward.

I can't believe she tried to gloze over such an important issue.

Root Explanation

Gloze originates from Old French 'glozer' (meaning to make excuses or to flatter), which itself comes from the Latin 'glossare' (meaning to explain or interpret). The word 'gloze' means to explain something in a way that is often insincere or to make something seem better than it is.

Memory Tip

Think of someone trying to 'explain' ('glossare') something in a way that flatters or makes excuses — that's why 'gloze' means to make something sound better than it really is.

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