adjective
-
resembling glass, esp in smoothness, slipperiness, or transparency
-
void of expression, life, or warmth
a glassy stare
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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I texted back a photo of Waimea Bay, the water glassy and inviting.
From Literature
As Coal and Door looked around, they saw themselves reflected on every shiny, glassy surface.
From Literature
One of the alligator’s glassy, beady eyes met hers as it glided by in the water, and Natalie held her breath.
From Literature
His eyes were glassy, unfocused, and, if she was not mistaken, he almost smiled.
From Literature
Some sported a red, white and blue “Made in Michigan” sticker on their glassy faces.
From Salon
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
