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

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

“Everything. A lot of glazed here. Sprinkle stuff. A lot of cinnamon rolls. Just whatever makes sense,” he added.

From Salon

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

The camera flips to show Colonel Taha himself, sweating heavily, his eyes glazed from battle.

From New York Times

Related Words

• burnished
• glassy
• lustrous
• shiny
• translucent