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glassy

/ˈɡlæs.i/

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adjective

/ˈɡlæs.i/B2formal
  • ruОписывает поверхность, которая гладкая, блестящая и напоминает стекло; также используется для описания неподвижного, безучастного взгляда.

Describes a surface that is smooth, shiny, and resembles glass; also used to describe a fixed, expressionless stare.

  1. Resembling glassB2formal

    Having a smooth, shiny, and slick surface that looks like glass.

    ruНапоминающий стекло

    • The lake was glassy and perfectly still at dawn.
    • She walked across the glassy floor of the new museum.
    • The polished marble had a glassy finish.

    Synonymsglazedglossypolishedshinysleekslicksmoothvitreous

    Antonymscoarsedullmatteroughuneven

  2. Lifeless eyesB2formal

    Describing eyes that are fixed, expressionless, and lacking liveliness or emotion.

    ruСтеклянный взгляд

    • He stared ahead with a glassy look in his eyes.
    • After the shock, her eyes became glassy and distant.
    • The patient's glassy gaze worried the nurse.

    Synonymsblankdeaddullexpressionlessfishyfixedglazedstaringvacantvitreous

    Antonymsalertanimatedbrightexpressivelivelysparkling

  3. Glazed ceramic surfaceC1formal

    Having a shiny, nonporous surface created by fusing a vitreous solution onto ceramics.

    ruСтекловидная керамическая поверхность

    • The potter applied a glassy coating to the vase.
    • These tiles have a beautiful glassy glaze.
    • The glassy finish on the ceramic bowl made it easy to clean.

    Synonymsglazedvitreous

    Antonymsdullmatteunglazed

Forms
  • glassier comparative form
  • glassiest superlative form
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