Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
glassy-eyed
adjective
/ˈɡlæs.i aɪd/
Definition
Having eyes that appear dull, vacant, or unresponsive.
Examples
- After the long meeting, she looked glassy-eyed and ready for a break.
- The patient appeared glassy-eyed, suggesting he was not fully alert.
- He sat there, glassy-eyed, as the lecture droned on.
Meaning
Describes a state where someone’s eyes look shiny and lifeless, often indicating a lack of focus or awareness.
Synonyms
- vacant-eyed
- stoic
- unresponsive
- dull-eyed
