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GLOSSED

(noun, verb, adj.)
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There are 9 meanings of the word Glossed.

Glossed - as a noun

An explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rubric10

An alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glossary12

The property of being smooth and shiny

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burnish12glossiness11polish11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
smoothness15effulgence19radiance11radiancy14refulgence16refulgency19shine8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

Example: "He hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7colour8semblance15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearance16visual aspect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Glossed - as a verb

Give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

Provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases

Example: "He annotated on what his teacher had written"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annotate8comment13

Provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase

Give a deceptive explanation or excuse for

Example: "Color a lie"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
color7colour8

Glossed - as an adjective

Having a gloss.

Example Sentences

"The magazine featured a glossed photograph of a famous celebrity."
"He applied a coat of glossed paint to the door."
"Her hair was perfectly glossed and shiny."
"The car's exterior had a shiny, glossed finish."
"I prefer a glossed finish on my nails."
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Word Game Points

Is GLOSSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, glossed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GLOSSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is GLOSSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, glossed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GLOSSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is GLOSSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, glossed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GLOSSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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