glassier; glassiest
1
: resembling or made of glass
2
: having little animation : dull, lifeless
glassy eyes
glassily adverb
glassiness 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 On the main level, the house offers an airy living room is accented by massive wooden ceiling beams, triangular clerestory windows, a stone fireplace, and two sets of glassy French doors leading to the gardens. James McClain, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024 The Alaskan storm generated a huge ocean swell that was glassier than a champagne flute when the clouds lifted on Saturday afternoon, mesmerizing surfers. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024 Selena Gomez accredit their effortlessly smooth and glassy skin — even under the camera flashes — to the skillful use of a primer that perfects those pores. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2022 Alejandre reached for Lancôme Juicy Tubes for an ultra-glassy finish on the lips. Ale Higareda, Allure, 23 Aug. 2022 The pavilion’s second story contains a glassy indoor-outdoor chapel and event terrace that respectfully frames views of the temple’s dome and stained glass windows. Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2022 The weekend of our Boston trip, a small, good thing happened, in the midst of great sorrow: Word came to me from a friend back in my old hometown, not far away, that a deep chill had left the ice in perfectly glassy shape for skating. Joyce Maynard, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Glassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glassy. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

glassy

adjective
glassier; glassiest
1
: resembling glass
2
: not shiny or bright : dull
glassy eyes
glassily adverb
glassiness noun
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