Glazed (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of foods) covered with a shiny coating by applying e.g. beaten egg or a sugar or gelatin mixture; "glazed doughnuts"; "a glazed ham".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The chef spent hours perfecting the glazed finish on the intricate cake for the wedding reception.
- She savored the sweet taste of the glazed strawberries served with her Sunday morning waffles.
- Glazed meats were a specialty of the Chinese restaurant, and their Peking duck was especially famous.
- To add extra flavor, he sprinkled the glazed pork chops with a mixture of herbs and spices before serving.
- After drizzling a sugar mixture over the doughnuts, they came out of the oven perfectly glazed.
Meaning 2
Having a shiny surface or coating; "glazed fabrics"; "glazed doughnuts".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The glazed ceramic vase sparkled in the sunlight, its colors vibrant and intense.
- She carefully applied a layer of glaze to the pottery, watching as it transformed into a beautiful work of art.
- The baker carefully placed the glazed doughnuts on the tray, their sweet aroma filling the air.
- The fashion designer used glazed fabrics to create a stunning evening gown that shimmered on the runway.
- The artist's use of glazed tiles added a touch of elegance to the mosaic, its colors seeming to dance in the light.
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Meaning 3
Fitted or covered with glass; "four glazed walls".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The entrance hall featured four glazed walls that let in an abundance of natural light.
- The conservatory had a glazed roof that allowed sunlight to warm the space.
- The artist carefully applied a layer of clear glaze to the delicate ceramic vase.
- The bakery's display case was a large glazed cabinet that showcased the day's fresh pastries.
- The office building's glazed façade reflected the surrounding cityscape.
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Meaning 4
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness; "empty eyes"; "a glassy stare"; "his eyes were glazed over with boredom".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The student's glazed eyes stared blankly at the chalkboard as the teacher droned on.
- Her eyes took on a glazed expression as she listened to the same old story for the hundredth time.
- After a few hours of staring at the computer screen, his eyes felt glazed and dry.
- The patient's glazed eyes seemed to bore into the distance, unaffected by the commotion around him.
- As the movie wore on, her gaze grew glazed, and she began to nod off.