Definitions

glassy

[glas-ee, glah-see] / ˈglæs i, ˈglɑ si /

ADJECTIVE

polished, smooth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glazed icy shiny sleek

WEAK

burnished clear glazy glossy hyaline hyaloid lustrous slick slippery transparent vitreous vitric

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull rough

WEAK

rugged shining smiling uneven

ADJECTIVE

expressionless, especially

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glazed

WEAK

cold dazed dull empty fixed lifeless referring to eyes blank stupid vacant

Antonyms

WEAK

rough rugged shining smiling uneven

Example Sentences

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For a moment, Danny thought that she might be crying because her eyes were so glassy.

From Literature

I texted back a photo of Waimea Bay, the water glassy and inviting.

From Literature

As Coal and Door looked around, they saw themselves reflected on every shiny, glassy surface.

From Literature

One of the alligator’s glassy, beady eyes met hers as it glided by in the water, and Natalie held her breath.

From Literature

His eyes were glassy, unfocused, and, if she was not mistaken, he almost smiled.

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