cut glass

• Expression décrivant un son très aigu, perçant et strident, souvent utilisé pour qualifier une voix ou un bruit extrêmement désagréable qui blesse l'oreille, comme le bruit du verre que l'on coupe. Peut aussi désigner un cristal taillé ou un verre ouvragé.

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.

   verre taillé

   • 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.

   accent distingué

   • 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.