glassy

American  

[glas-ee, glah-see] / ˈglæs i, ˈglɑ si /

adjective

glassier, glassiest

1. resembling glass, as in transparency or smoothness.

2. expressionless; dull.

   glassy eyes; a glassy stare.

3. of the nature of glass; vitreous.

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noun

plural

glassies

1. Marbles. Also a marble used as a shooter.

glassy British  

/ ˈɡlɑːsɪ /

adjective

1. resembling glass, esp in smoothness, slipperiness, or transparency

2. void of expression, life, or warmth

   a glassy stare

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Other Word Forms

• glassily adverb
• glassiness noun
• unglassy adjective

Etymology

Origin of glassy

First recorded in 1350–1400, glassy is from the Middle English word glasy. See glass, -y ¹

Example Sentences

“I already saw the news today,” I stammer, backing away from her bright, glassy eyes.

From Literature

She blinked up at him through eyes that had turned glassy.

From Literature

Scientists have identified Brazil's first known field of tektites, the glassy material created when an asteroid or other extraterrestrial object strikes Earth with extreme force.

From Science Daily

This pixie had blue hair and large, glassy wings.

From Literature

For a moment, Danny thought that she might be crying because her eyes were so glassy.

From Literature

Related Words

• glazed
• icy
• shiny
• sleek