glassy
adjective
\ ˈgla-sē
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glassier;
glassiest
Definition of glassy
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Other Words from glassy
glassily
\ ˈgla-sə-lē
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adverb
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adverb
glassiness
\ ˈgla-sē-nəs
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noun
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noun
Examples of glassy in a Sentence
the glassy surface of the lake
He was gazing out the window with a glassy stare.
Recent Examples on the Web
After a few moments, the Neeskay slowed and pivoted in place, leaving a smooth, glassy surface. — Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, "With duct tape and 72 magnets, scientists are looking for a meteor on the bottom of Lake Michigan. Will they find it?," 28 Aug. 2019 The Warrensville Heights Branch, for example, has a big, glassy rectangular-shaped reading room topped by a shiny metal cornice that juts into the sky. — Steven Litt, cleveland.com, "New Cuyahoga County libraries are spirited variations on themes of service, light, sense of place – Steven Litt," 21 July 2019 But glassy materials look microscopically identical in the fluid and solid phases. — Quanta Magazine, "The Physics of Glass Opens a Window Into Biology," 11 June 2018 Available in five various shades of nude, this gloss is moisturizing without being sticky and leaves a stunning, glassy effect on the lips. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Sephora’s Weekly Wow Sale: What to Buy," 7 Sep. 2017 Yema said Thomas’ speech was slurred and his eyes had the glassy appearance of someone who was drinking. — Brian Ballou, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Cop sues cop after truck wreck, claiming he was falsely arrested," 12 July 2017 The driver of the second car appeared uneasy on his feet and had red, glassy eyes, according to police. — Bruce Geiselman, cleveland.com, "North Olmsted police say intoxicated driver caused crash: police blotter," 10 June 2017 Renderings for the 600-unit hotel show a curved, glassy design with floor-to-ceiling windows. — OrlandoSentinel.com, "Judge rules against SeaWorld in EZPay case," 14 May 2017 The museum — a vast, glassy structure that looks like an airport terminal, complete with a 185-foot-tall traffic-control-style tower — is a testament to the years when the Foxwoods Resort Casino made the Pequots the wealthiest tribe in the nation. — Tyler J. Kelley, New York Times, "Archaeologists and Metal Detectorists Find Common Ground," 16 Jan. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'glassy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for glassy
glassy
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of glassy
: smooth and shiny : resembling glass
: not shiny or bright : dull and lifeless
See the full definition for glassy in the English Language Learners Dictionary
glassy
adjective
\ ˈgla-sē
\
\
glassier;
glassiest
Kids Definition of glassy
1
: smooth and shiny like glass
2
: not shiny or bright
glassy eyes
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