ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Glassy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡlɑːsi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Glassy is an adjective meaning Of or like glass, especially in being smooth and somewhat reflective.

Meaning

Of or like glass, especially in being smooth and somewhat reflective.

More Meanings

  1. Including a lot of glass.
  2. (of eyes) Dull; expressionless; lifeless.
  3. A glass marble.

Example Sentences

a resin tabletop with a glassy polish
the glassy eyes of a person in a trance
Then suddenly she ceased to hear, having caught sight of a glassie rolled into a corner.

Word Forms

Synonyms for glassy

Depending on context, synonyms include smooth, empty, glazed, shiny, vitreous, vitrified.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include vitrified, vitreous, shiny, smooth, glazed, empty.

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