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- [glas-ee-ahyd, glah-see-]
- /ˈglæs i, ˈglɑ si ˈīd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [glas-ee-ahyd, glah-see-]
- /ˈglæs i, ˈglɑ si ˈīd/
Definitions of glassy-eyed word
- adjective glassy-eyed having a dull, dazed, or uncomprehending expression; staring fixedly. 1
- adjective glassy-eyed having eyes that are void of expression, life, or warmth, esp because of drugs or alcohol 0
- adjective glassy-eyed Having a fixed stare and a wide-eyed appearance, due to boredom, lack of emotion, attention or interest, etc. 0
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Origin of glassy-eyed
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95
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Parts of speech for Glassy-eyed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
glassy-eyed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for glassy-eyed
adj glassy-eyed
- muddled — to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
- bewildered — If you are bewildered, you are very confused and cannot understand something or decide what you should do.
- perplexed — bewildered; puzzled: a perplexed state of mind.
- puzzled — a toy, problem, or other contrivance designed to amuse by presenting difficulties to be solved by ingenuity or patient effort.
- distracted — Obsolete. distracted.
Antonyms for glassy-eyed
adj glassy-eyed
- composed — If someone is composed, they are calm and able to control their feelings.
- organized — affiliated in an organization, especially a union: organized dockworkers.
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- methodical — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- ordered — neatly or conveniently arranged; well-organized: an ordered office.
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