Glassy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness; "the glassy surface of the lake"; "the pavement was...glassy with water"- Willa Cather.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The glassy surface of the lake reflected the surrounding trees perfectly.
- The rain-soaked pavement was glassy with water, making it difficult to walk on.
- The polished marble floor had a glassy sheen that seemed to stretch on forever.
- The ice rink was glassy smooth, allowing the skaters to glide effortlessly across its surface.
- The stillness of the ocean created a glassy calm, with not a ripple disturbing the water's surface.
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Meaning 2
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness; "empty eyes"; "a glassy stare"; "his eyes were glazed over with boredom".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
(of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it; "glazed pottery"; "glassy porcelain"; "hard vitreous china used for plumbing fixtures".
Classification
All adjective clusters.