глянец — meaning in English

English meaning

• glaze noun A thin, shiny coating applied to pottery, food, or another surface.
• gloss noun A shiny, polished surface.
• luster noun A gentle shine or sheen, especially on a surface like metal, hair, or pearls.

Senses

глянец is used for these senses in English:

• glaze A transparent or semi-transparent layer of paint.
• gloss A surface shine or luster.
• luster (obsolete) A glory, an act or thing that imparts fame or renown.

glaze — full definition

1. noun A thin, shiny coating applied to pottery, food, or another surface.
2. verb To cover something with a thin, shiny coating.
3. verb (of eyes) To become dull and unfocused, usually from boredom or tiredness.

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.

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