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glassy

 

[ ˈɡlæsi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

Having a smooth, shiny, or reflective surface like glass.

Synonyms

reflective, shiny, smooth

Examples of usage

  • Her eyes were glassy with unshed tears.
  • The lake was calm and glassy in the morning light.
Context #2 | Adjective

expression

Having a vacant, dull, or lifeless look in one's eyes.

Synonyms

dull, lifeless, vacant

Examples of usage

  • After the accident, he had a glassy stare.
  • Her face was pale and her gaze was glassy.

Translations

Translations of the word "glassy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vítreo

🇮🇳 काँच जैसा

🇩🇪 glasig

🇮🇩 berkaca

🇺🇦 скляний

🇵🇱 szklany

🇯🇵 ガラスのような

🇫🇷 vitré

🇪🇸 vidrioso

🇹🇷 cam gibi

🇰🇷 유리 같은

🇸🇦 زجاجي

🇨🇿 sklovitý

🇸🇰 sklovitý

🇨🇳 玻璃状的

🇸🇮 steklast

🇮🇸 glerkenndur

🇰🇿 шыны тәрізді

🇬🇪 მინის მსგავსი

🇦🇿 şüşə kimi

🇲🇽 vidrioso

Etymology

The word 'glassy' originated from the Middle English word 'glasen', which means 'to fit with glass'. It evolved to describe the smooth, shiny surface of glass, and later extended to describe a similar appearance in other contexts. The adjective 'glassy' has been used in English since the 14th century.

See also: eyeglasses, glass, glasses, glasshouse, glasspaper, glassware.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,059, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.