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Definition of “glassy

glassy (ˈɡlɑːsɪPronunciation for glassy

Definitions

adjective

Word forms: glassier, glassiest
  1. resembling glass, esp in smoothness, slipperiness, or transparency
  2. void of expression, life, or warmth  ⇒ a glassy stare 

Alternative Forms

ˈglassily adverb ˈglassiness noun

Usage examples

  • In the middle of the room, there was a low table of black, glassy stone, a single slab, reminiscent of an altar.
    Garth Nix, LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)
  • So there are two kinds of glassy ice, and one has a higher density than the other.
    New Scientist (1998)
  • We awoke to the sharp light of glassy alpine skies and steep mountain contours.
    Globe and Mail (2003)
  • Woolrich's pungent music was never the problem; but the glassy , sleek digital dreamscape offered weak visual nourishment.
    Times, Sunday Times (2002)
  • Down at the southern end of the island, glassy green pebbles of Iona marble lay like cats'-eyes among the stones.
    Somerville, Christopher, The Other British Isles (1990)

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