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glassy

Syllabification: (glass·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈglasē/
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Definition of glassy

adjective (glassier, glassiest)

  • 1of or resembling glass in some way, in particular.
  • having the physical properties of glass; vitreous:glassy lavas
  • (of water) having a smooth surface.
  • (of sound) resembling the sharp or ringing noise made when glass is struck:a glassy clink
  • 2(of a person’s eyes or expression) showing no interest or animation; dull and glazed.

Derivatives

glassily

Pronunciation: /ˈglasəlē/
adverb

glassiness

noun

glassy in other Oxford dictionaries

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