glassy

adjective

ˈgla-sē How to pronounce glassy (audio)
glassier; glassiest
Synonyms of glassynext
1
: resembling or made of glass
2
: having little animation : dull, lifeless
glassy eyes
glassily
ˈgla-sə-lē How to pronounce glassy (audio)
adverb
glassiness
ˈgla-sē-nəs How to pronounce glassy (audio)
noun

Examples of glassy in a Sentence

the glassy surface of the lake He was gazing out the window with a glassy stare.
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Internally, the residence channels a certain European je ne sais quoi with elegant paned windows, glassy French doors, exposed beam ceilings, and stately fireplaces. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024 Inside, a little more than 3,600 square feet of living space is infused with light via banks of glassy French doors. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of glassy was in the 14th century

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glassy

adjective
ˈglas-ē How to pronounce glassy (audio)
glassier; glassiest
1
: resembling glass
2
: not shiny or bright : dull
glassy eyes
glassily
ˈglas-ə-lē How to pronounce glassy (audio)
adverb
glassiness
ˈglas-ē-nəs How to pronounce glassy (audio)
noun

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