adjective

glassy

GLAH-see

Glassy (adjective) means Smooth and shiny, like glass. Example: “The lake was glassy and still at dawn.”

adjective

Smooth and shiny, like glass.

"The lake was glassy and still at dawn."

"Surfers love a glassy sea with no wind chop."

Dull, blank, and unfocused, especially describing eyes.

"He stared ahead with glassy eyes, clearly exhausted."

How to use glassy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither smooth and shiny like glass, or (for eyes) blank and lifeless.

Common pairings

glassy eyes glassy surface glassy stare

glassier comparative, glassies plural, glassiest superlative

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From Middle English glasy, formed from glass plus the adjective suffix -y.

Origin: Middle English

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What does “glassy” mean?

The word “glassy” means smooth and shiny, like glass. In plain terms, either smooth and shiny like glass, or (for eyes) blank and lifeless.

How do you pronounce “glassy”?

“Glassy” is pronounced GLAH-see (/ˈɡlæsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “glassy” in a sentence?

Here is “glassy” used in a sentence: “The lake was glassy and still at dawn.”

What part of speech is “glassy”?

“Glassy” is an adjective.

Where does the word “glassy” come from?

The word “glassy” comes from Middle English. From Middle English glasy, formed from glass plus the adjective suffix -y.

How many meanings does “glassy” have?

“Glassy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: smooth and shiny, like glass.