glassy

IPA/ˈɡlɑːsi/
KK[ɡlˈæsi]IPA/ˈɡlæsi/

glassy — adjective

  • glassypositive
  • glassiercomparative
  • glassiestsuperlative

1. used about someone's eyes to mean they look blank and unfocused, showing no feel

1.形容詞B2
釋義

used about someone's eyes to mean they look blank and unfocused, showing no feeling — often because the person is ill, in shock, or exhausted

例句

Liam's eyes went glassy after he heard the terrible news about the crash.

eyes go glassy — a sudden loss of focus, often from shock or bad news

The nurse checked the patient, noting that his eyes had become glassy and unfocused.

同義詞
  • blank

    simpler and more common; can describe any empty expression, not only eyes

  • vacant

    stronger word suggesting complete absence of thought or awareness behind the eyes

  • expressionless

    more formal; focuses on the lack of emotion without the visual image of glass

反義詞
  • alert

    eyes that are bright, attentive, and fully aware

  • lively

    eyes full of energy and expression

用法筆記

Almost always describes eyes, a stare, or a look. Frequently signals illness, shock, exhaustion, or intoxication. Distinguish from sense 2, which applies to physical surfaces.

常見錯誤

❌He had a glassy personality and never laughed.
✅He had a dull personality and never laughed.
💡'glassy' only describes eyes or facial expression in sense 1; it cannot describe a person's whole character.

2. describes a surface so smooth that it catches and reflects light, much like a pa

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a surface so smooth that it catches and reflects light, much like a pane of glass

例句

The frozen lake had a glassy surface under the pale morning sun.

glassy + surface/lake/water — describing natural smoothness and shine

Constanza ran her hand over the glassy countertop in the new kitchen showroom.

同義詞
  • glossy

    more common and broader — can describe magazines, lips, paint, and many other surfaces

  • shiny

    simpler, everyday word; does not imply smoothness, only that light bounces off

  • sleek

    adds a sense of style and elegance, often used for hair, cars, or design

  • polished

    emphasises that the smoothness was achieved through a deliberate process of rubbing or buffing

反義詞
  • rough

    having an uneven surface that scatters light rather than reflecting it

  • dull

    lacking shine or brightness

  • matte

    having a flat, non-reflective finish by design

用法筆記

Subject is typically a hard surface, body of water, or manufactured object — rarely used for skin or living tissue.

常見錯誤

❌She rubbed lotion onto her glassy skin.
✅She rubbed lotion onto her glossy skin.
💡'glassy' describes hard, non-living surfaces like lakes or countertops; 'glossy' is the right word for skin and softer surfaces.