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gloss vs smoothness

smoothness vs gloss

gloss and smoothness both are nouns.

gloss is a verb but smoothness is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gloss Yes No Yes No
smoothness Yes No No No
As nouns, smoothness is a hypernym of gloss; that is, smoothness is a word with a broader meaning than gloss:
  • gloss: the property of being smooth and shiny
  • smoothness: a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
Other hypernyms of gloss include effulgence, radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency, shine.
gloss (noun) smoothness (noun)
the property of being smooth and shiny a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading the quality of having a level and even surface
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text the quality of being free from errors or interruptions
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner
powerful and effective language
gloss (verb) smoothness (verb)
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
Difference between gloss and smoothness

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