glassy

adjective

Definition of glassynext
1
as in vitreous

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2
as in glazed

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Recent Examples of glassy Internally, the residence channels a certain European je ne sais quoi with elegant paned windows, glassy French doors, exposed beam ceilings, and stately fireplaces. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024 Inside, a little more than 3,600 square feet of living space is infused with light via banks of glassy French doors. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024 On the main level, the house offers an airy living room is accented by massive wooden ceiling beams, triangular clerestory windows, a stone fireplace, and two sets of glassy French doors leading to the gardens. — James McClain, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glassy
  1. vitreous
  2. glazed
  3. translucent
  4. semitransparent
  5. diaphanous
  6. shining
  7. silky
Adjective
  • The surgical procedure involves first temporarily removing the vitreous gel that fills the eye to gain access to the retina.
    — Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
  • At that time, Saint-Gobain, which produced the vitreous bricks, couldn’t even guarantee that the still-new building material was weatherproof.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of vitreous
Adjective
  • In Rubens’s version, Adam leans strenuously forward, his midsection torqued in a desperate effort to divert Eve’s glazed eyes from temptation.
    — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Not to mention, the two beauty products are Korean skincare staples for achieving glazed donut skin.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of glazed
Adjective
  • The new suites will measure 38 square feet, (25% more than the current first class suites), feature the longest bed in the air at 6.5 feet and extend to five windows in side suites to flood the suite with natural light (but with shades that have translucent and blackout options).
    — Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Silky to the touch, this creamy formulation flatters all skin tones—the seemingly peachy-toned product dries down translucent and instantly smooths over the appearance of pores and fine lines.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of translucent
Adjective
  • Both types of lenses may benefit from new kinds of flexible electronics that are microscopic or semitransparent.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 25 July 2017
  • Roccat Kone Pro Air Gaming Mouse for $30 ($50 off) With an ultralight design that features a semitransparent lighting scheme, this mouse is gorgeous, and its buttons are unbelievably snappy.
    — Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023
Definition of semitransparent
Adjective
  • The collection, fusing exaggerated silhouettes and structured romanticism with a touch of Moroccan-esque opulence — opens with diaphanous pieces in soft creams and peaches that diffuse light and create fluid movement.
    — Angela Lei, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • If Zendaya-as-Felicia wants to feel more the fantasy beyond the swamp, there’s always the brocade and silks of Rodarte and the diaphanous, gathered cream layered gowns of Jonathan Simkhai, wispy Ann Demeulemeester dresses and suits, and Molly Goddard’s tulle creations.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of diaphanous
Adjective
  • The real shining gem of Pokémon's eighth generation was Legends: Arceus.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • Subtle and silky tannins in a delicious matrix of dark, chewy flavors.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Whisk it in with the eggs to give your quiche a silky, creamy texture.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of silky

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