Gloss and Wink

Related words

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

Show all Definitions

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

Nearby Words: glossy, glossed, glossiness, glossing

Wink verb - To secretly sympathize with or pretend ignorance of something improper or unlawful.

Usage example: the whole sporting world seems to wink as untold sums are bet on the outcome of the Super Bowl

Show all Definitions

Gloss and wink are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloss" instead a verb "Wink".

Nearby Words: winking, winked, winkled

Cite this Source

Wink and Gloss. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gloss/wink

Gloss & Wink. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/gloss/wink>.

Wink or Gloss. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/gloss/wink.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "gloss" and "wink" have occurred on timeline