A smooth surface shine or luster

• The shiny finish of paint, paper, or hair

A superficially attractive appearance

• An outward show that conceals faults

To give a surface gloss; to polish

• To make or become shiny

To make something seem better by omission or spin

• To treat faults lightly; to gloss over

An explanatory note or translation of a word or passage

• A brief definition supplied alongside text

To supply a text with glosses; to explain

• To translate or define briefly in context