Difference between Colour and Gloss

What is the difference between Colour and Gloss?

Colour as a noun is the spectral composition of visible light while Gloss as a noun is a surface shine or luster/lustre

Colour

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The spectral composition of visible light A particular set of visible spectral compositions, perceived or named as a class Hue as opposed to achromatic colours (black, white and greys). Human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity. Interest, especially in a selective area Any of the standard dark tinctures used in a coat of arms, including azure, gules, sable, and vert. Contrast with metal. A standard or banner. The system of colour television. An award for sporting achievement, particularly within a school or university. A property of quarks, with three values called red, green, and blue, which they can exchange by passing gluons. The relative lightness or darkness of a mass of written or printed text on a page. Any of the coloured balls excluding the reds.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To give something colour. To apply colours to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using coloured markers or crayons. Of a face: To become red through increased blood flow, implying due to strong emotion. To affect without completely changing. To attribute a quality to.

Example sentence: There's many ways you communicate. With colour, texture, sound... Even words can communicate.

Gloss

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To give a gloss or sheen to.To make (something) attractive by deceptionTo become shiny.To add a gloss to (a text).To give a deliberately false interpretation of.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A surface shine or luster/lustreA superficially or deceptively attractive appearanceA brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or complex expression, usually inserted in the margin or between lines of a text.A glossary; a collection of such notes.An extensive commentary on some text.A deliberately misleading explanation.

Example sentence: I drink a lot of water and I never leave the house without putting on moisturizer and lip gloss.

We hope you now know whether to use Colour or Gloss in your sentence.

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