pintakiilto — meaning in English

English meaning

• gloss noun A shiny, polished surface.
• varnish noun A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.

Senses

pintakiilto is used for these senses in English:

• gloss (figuratively) A superficially or deceptively attractive appearance.
• varnish (figuratively, by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.

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.

varnish — full definition

1. noun A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.
2. noun A misleading or showy appearance that hides the truth.
3. verb To coat something with varnish.
4. verb To make something seem better than it really is; to gloss over a flaw.

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