glassy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a smooth and glass-like appearance or quality.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glassy
hazy , crazy , mazy

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Variants

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glassier , glassiest , glassily , glassiness , glassinesses , glassy , glassie , glassies , glassy-eyed

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Etymology

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The word 'glassy' comes from the Old English word 'glæs' meaning 'glass'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'glass-eared' was used in Shakespeare's time to describe someone who was deaf.

2. Glass was originally made from sand, soda ash, and limestone.

3. The world record for the largest ice block ever cut from a glacier weighs over 11 million pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. transparent: Both 'glassy' and 'transparent' refer to things that allow light to pass through easily, but 'glassy' also implies a smooth and glass-like appearance.

2. reflective: Things that are 'glassy' often reflect light in a smooth and even way.

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Culture

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In literature, 'glassy' is often used to describe the smooth and reflective surface of a body of water, such as a lake or a pond. In art, glassy effects can be achieved through various techniques, such as using glass beads or resin. In music, the term 'glassy' is sometimes used to describe the sound of electronic music with a smooth and crystalline texture.

How to Memorize "glassy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a smooth and glass-like surface, such as a lake or a mirror.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glassy' with the feeling of smoothness and reflectivity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'glassy' sounds like 'glass' and refers to things with a smooth and glass-like appearance.

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