cut glass

• تعبير يُستخدم لوصف صوت عالٍ وحادّ ونافذ يشبه صوت قطع الزجاج، وغالبًا ما يُطلق على صوت أو نبرة صوت مزعجة تخترق السمع.

A phrase describing a very high-pitched, sharp, and piercing sound, often used to describe a voice or a noise that is extremely unpleasant and grating, like the sound of glass being cut.

1. Decorative glassB1formal

   Glass that has been cut and polished to create decorative patterns, often used for high-quality tableware and ornaments.

   الزجاج المحفور

   • The dining table was set with elegant cut glass goblets.
   • She inherited a beautiful cut glass vase from her grandmother.
   • Cut glass bowls are often used as centerpieces at formal dinners.

2. Refined accent or speechB2informalbritish

   A way of speaking that is very clear, precise, and associated with upper-class or educated British English.

   لكنة راقية

   • He speaks with a cut glass accent that sounds very posh.
   • Her cut glass pronunciation made her sound like a newsreader.
   • The actor's cut glass voice was perfect for the role of a gentleman.