glassy

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adjective

ˈgla-sē How to pronounce glassy (audio)
glassier; glassiest
Synonyms of glassynext
1
: resembling or made of glass
2
: having little animation : dull, lifeless
glassy eyes
glassily
ˈgla-sə-lē How to pronounce glassy (audio)
adverb
glassiness
ˈgla-sē-nəs How to pronounce glassy (audio)
noun

glassy

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noun

variant spelling of glassie

: a playing marble made of glass

Examples of glassy in a Sentence

Adjective the glassy surface of the lake He was gazing out the window with a glassy stare.
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Adjective
And while glassy cat-eye finishes, chrome accents, and maximalist sets aren’t going anywhere, November is the perfect excuse to give these trends a seasonal spin. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026 What starts as a lightweight gel melts into a watery essence on contact, sinking in almost instantly and leaving skin noticeably softer and glassier. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 After testing the serum for a week, Pai reported that her skin was, indeed, glassier (or at least smoother) than before. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 June 2026 The result is smoother, glassier-looking skin, though the formula isn’t ideal for sensitive types. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glassy

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of glassy was in the 14th century

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“Glassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glassy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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glassy

adjective
ˈglas-ē How to pronounce glassy (audio)
glassier; glassiest
1
: resembling glass
2
: not shiny or bright : dull
glassy eyes
glassily
ˈglas-ə-lē How to pronounce glassy (audio)
adverb
glassiness
ˈglas-ē-nəs How to pronounce glassy (audio)
noun

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