glassy

• Describe una superficie que es lisa, brillante y que recuerda al vidrio; también se usa para referirse a una mirada fija, sin expresión o como de cristal.

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.

   Vítreo, como el vidrio

   • 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.

   Sinónimosglazedglossypolishedshinysleekslicksmoothvitreous

   Antónimoscoarsedullmatteroughuneven

2. Lifeless eyesB2formal

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

   Ojos vidriosos

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblankdeaddullexpressionlessfishyfixedglazedstaringvacantvitreous

   Antónimosalertanimatedbrightexpressivelivelysparkling

3. Glazed ceramic surfaceC1formal

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

   Superficie cerámica vidriada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosglazedvitreous

   Antónimosdullmatteunglazed