Glassier: meaning, definitions and examples

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glassier

 

[ ˈɡlæsiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative quality

Glassier refers to something that has a smoother or shinier surface compared to something else. It can be used to describe materials, textures, or even reflections that appear more lustrous.

Synonyms

glossier, shinier, smoother

Examples of usage

  • The ceramic was glassier than the plastic.
  • The new screen protector made my phone look glassier.
  • Under the sun, the lake surface looks glassier.

Translations

Translations of the word "glassier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 glaciar

🇮🇳 ग्लेशियर

🇩🇪 Gletscher

🇮🇩 gletser

🇺🇦 льодовик

🇵🇱 lodowiec

🇯🇵 氷河

🇫🇷 glacier

🇪🇸 glaciar

🇹🇷 buzul

🇰🇷 빙하

🇸🇦 نهر جليدي

🇨🇿 ledovec

🇸🇰 ľadovec

🇨🇳 冰川

🇸🇮 glacier

🇮🇸 jökull

🇰🇿 мұздық

🇬🇪 ყინულის მთა

🇦🇿 buzlaq

🇲🇽 glaciar

Word origin

The term 'glassier' is derived from the word 'glass,' which comes from the Old English 'glæs,' meaning transparent material. The original use of the term can be traced back to the early medieval period, when a glass maker's craft began to flourish in Europe. Over time, 'glass' evolved to denote not only the material used in windows and containers but also to characterize a specific quality—smoothness and clarity. In English, the comparative form 'glassier' was formed by the addition of the comparative suffix '-ier,' indicating a greater degree of the quality expressed by the base word. As glass-making techniques advanced, the intricacies of glass surfaces became more pronounced, leading to various descriptive terms in the lexicon of English, including 'glassier.'

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,259, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.