Also means
glassy (of an expression or gaze)
Usage Note
Gläsern means literally made of glass, but is often used figuratively: ein gläserner Blick (a vacant, glassy stare) or der gläserne Bürger (the transparent citizen, with no privacy).
Examples
"Seine Augen hatten einen gläsernen, leeren Ausdruck."
Natural Translation
His eyes had a glassy, empty expression.
Literal Translation
His eyes had a glassy, empty expression.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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