Definition of GLOZE

gloze

Meanings

Plural: glozes

Noun

  • A comment in the margin; explanatory note; gloss; commentary.
  • Flattery.
  • appearance.
  • A specious show, a deceit.

Verb

  • To extenuate, explain away, gloss over.
  • To use flattering language.
  • To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation.
  • To give a shine to (something or someone).

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English glosen, from Old French gloser, from Medieval Latin glossa. More at gloss.

Scrabble Score: 15

gloze is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gloze is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gloze is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

gloze is a valid Words With Friends word