Glassy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlæsi/

Definitions of glassy

adjective having a smooth, shiny, or reflective surface resembling glass

Example Sentences

A1 The lake looked so glassy in the early morning light.

A2 She admired her reflection in the glassy surface of the pond.

B1 The glassy windows of the skyscraper reflected the city skyline.

B2 The glassy sea stretched out before them, calm and inviting.

C1 The artist captured the glassy sheen of the crystal vase in exquisite detail.

C2 The glassy eyes of the statue seemed to follow you as you moved around the room.

Examples of glassy in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed the glassy surface of the mineral under the microscope.

informal The lake looked so clear and glassy this morning, perfect for a swim.

slang I love how my new sunglasses make everything look so glassy.

figurative Her eyes were glassy with unshed tears as she listened to the sad news.

Grammatical Forms of glassy

• past tense: glassed
• plural: glassies
• comparative: glassier
• superlative: glassiest
• present tense: glasses
• future tense: will glass
• perfect tense: have glassed
• continuous tense: is glassing
• singular: glassy
• positive degree: glassy
• infinitive: to glass
• gerund: glassing
• participle: glassed

Origin and Evolution of glassy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'glassy' originated from the Old English word 'glæslic', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'glasaz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something transparent or made of glass, the word 'glassy' has evolved to also describe surfaces or textures that are smooth, glossy, or reflective.