lesk — meaning in English

English meaning

• gloss noun A shiny, polished surface.
• luster noun A gentle shine or sheen, especially on a surface like metal, hair, or pearls.
• sheen noun A soft shine or gloss on a surface.
• splendor noun Great brightness, beauty, or magnificence.

Senses

lesk is used for these senses in English:

• gloss A surface shine or luster.
• gloss (figuratively) A superficially or deceptively attractive appearance.
• luster (figurative) Shining beauty, splendor, attractiveness or attraction.
• sheen (also, figuratively) Splendor; radiance; shininess.
• splendor Magnificent appearance, display or grandeur.

gloss — full definition

1. noun A shiny, polished surface.
2. noun An impressive appearance that hides something less impressive underneath.
3. verb (usually "gloss over") To skim past or downplay a problem instead of properly addressing it.
4. noun A brief note explaining a difficult or foreign word, often placed in the margin or between the lines of a text.

luster — full definition

1. noun A gentle shine or sheen, especially on a surface like metal, hair, or pearls.
2. noun Glory, distinction, or prestige.
3. verb To shine or give a soft glow.

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