What does vitreous mean?
Vitreous means Of or resembling glass; glassy..
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/ˈvɪtriəs/ · adjective
Of or resembling glass; glassy..
Pressing his fingertips against the rippled, vitreous surface, he had the odd sensation that were he to apply sufficient pressure the glass would give way like a permeable membrane, and he would be able to pass right through it, but when he pushed harder, the surface remained cold and unyielding.
Use vitreous when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Vitreous means Of or resembling glass; glassy..
Common synonyms include shiny, smooth, glazed, glassy.
Possible antonyms include resinous.
Pressing his fingertips against the rippled, vitreous surface, he had the odd sensation that were he to apply sufficient pressure the glass would give way like a permeable membrane, and he would be able to pass right through it, but when he pushed harder, the surface remained cold and unyielding.
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