Clean and Gloss

Clean

Clean verb - To remove the dirt from.

Gloss and clean are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gloss" instead a verb "Clean".

Nearby Words: clear, cleaned, cleanup, clearing, cleanly

Gloss

Gloss verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.

Clean and gloss are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clean" instead a verb "Gloss".

Nearby Words: glossy, glossed, glossiness, glossing

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • In the same way that CPR is presented as clean, pretty, and reliable, sex in fiction has a tendency to gloss over the more awkward aspects.
    Source: Idealized Sex
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