adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
state
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Obviously the glassy state is a time-dependent one.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A glassy stone beloved by ancient toolmakers, obsidian was found only in two prehistoric spots in Arizona prior to the 1980s.
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A laser is used to etch a pattern of tiny flaws in the otherwise glassy smooth surface of the disc.
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He further obliterates his own identity behind a pair of mirrored sunglasses, whose glassy surface deflects even the most tenacious gaze.
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He saw the smirk on Donald's glassy face.
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His eyes were glassy and he seemed barely able to keep them open.
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Perhaps the glassy stare had lingered in his eyes, for Scales looked at him queerly.
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The boy had a large olive head and very glassy rolling eyes.