Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
glaze-over
verb
/ɡleɪz ˈoʊvər/
Definition
To become dull or unfocused, often because of boredom or confusion.
Examples
- During the long lecture, many students began to glaze-over.
- She noticed his eyes glaze-over as she explained the complex topic.
Meaning
When someone ‘glaze-over’, their eyes lose attention and appear shiny or lifeless due to disinterest or lack of understanding.
Synonyms
- zone out
- tune out
- space out
