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glassy

/ˈɡlɑːsi/

/ˈɡlæsi/

Translations

glassyadjective

glassier

Comp.

glassiest

Super.

/ˈɡlɑːsi/

/ˈɡlæsi/

vitreuxSe dit d’un aspect lisse et brillant comme du verre; s’emploie aussi pour un regard ou une expression sans animation, ainsi qu’en géologie pour une texture vitreuse.

Her eyes were glassy and unfocused, indicating she was deep in thought.

Ses yeux étaient vitreux et perdus, signe qu’elle était plongée dans ses pensées.

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Definitions

glassyadjective

Having a smooth, shiny surface or appearance like that of glass.

The lake was so still that its surface appeared glassy, reflecting the sky perfectly.

Lacking liveliness or animation; expressionless.

Her eyes were glassy and unfocused, indicating she was deep in thought.

Resembling glass in transparency or brittleness.

The glassy ice on the pond was thin and dangerous to walk on.

(Geology) Of igneous rock or other material: having a vitreous, non-crystalline texture resembling glass.

The lava cooled so quickly that it solidified into a glassy obsidian surface.