Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gloze

verb

/ɡloʊz/

Definition

To explain away or to make something appear better than it is.

Examples

He tried to gloze over his mistakes during the presentation.
Instead of addressing the problem directly, she chose to gloze the situation.
The politician attempted to gloze the impact of the policy changes on the community.

Meaning

Gloze refers to the act of glossing over an issue, often to avoid addressing its true nature or significance. It suggests a tendency to trivialize or soften the impact of a statement or situation.