glazed

[ gleyzd ]

adjective

1. having a surface covered with a glaze; lustrous; smooth; glassy.
2. fitted or set with glass.
3. having a fixed, dazed, or lifeless expression.

   Synonyms: expressionless, dim, dull, glassy

Other Words From

• multi·glazed adjective
• non·glazed adjective
• self-glazed adjective
• semi·glazed adjective
• un·glazed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glazed¹

First recorded in 1520–30; glaze + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Early warning signs include heavy panting, lethargy, glazed eyes, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive thirst, staggering and bright-red gum color, says DeMel.

From Los Angeles Times

Getting more coverage for which Vance doesn’t have to undergo many follow-up questions may be like ordering sprinkled or glazed: just whatever works.

From Slate

The hardest part was drilling holes in the middle of the glazed saucers.

From Los Angeles Times

Once the wine has cooked out, we add more aromatics and transfer the pan to a 350-degree oven to reduce to the thick and sticky jus that glazed the chicken on the plate.

From Salon

The doughnut features an Original Glazed base topped with piped pink buttercream, sparkly pink sugar and edible Barbie sunglasses.

From Salon

Related Words

• burnished
• glassy
• lustrous
• shiny
• translucent