Gloss and Lighten

Gloss

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

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

Nearby Words: glossy, glossed, glossiness, glossing

Lighten

Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

Gloss and lighten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloss" instead a verb "Lighten".

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