verb
- to explain away or make excuses for something in a deceptive manner
- to flatter or speak in a smooth, deceptive way
Usage: archaic; literary
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- The politician tried to gloze over his past mistakes during the debate.
- She would gloze her way out of any difficult situation with smooth words.
- The lawyer attempted to gloze the evidence that contradicted his client’s story.
- He had a talent for glozing his failures as learning experiences.
- The courtier would gloze before the king to gain favor.
- Don’t try to gloze your way out of this mess with empty promises.