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glassily

glassily

7.5
In a clear, high, ringing way like glass
  • adverb
  • /ˈɡlæsɪli/
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  • Her laughter rang out glassily in the quiet room, echoing off the walls.

Examples

  • The bell rang glassily in the distance.

  • The old piano's notes sounded glassily after it was tuned.

  • The chandelier tinkled glassily as the wind blew through the open window.

  • The sound echoed glassily through the hall.

  • The singer's voice rang out glassily, captivating the audience with its clarity and brightness.

  • As the ice melted in the sun, it dripped glassily down the glass surface, creating a soft, ringing sound.

  • He spoke glassily, his tone high-pitched and echoing like the faint tinkling of crystal.

Synonyms

ringingly
vsglassily
6.5

In a very clear and strong way that leaves no doubt

is more high pitched and fragile in tone
trebly
vsglassily
9.1

In a way that makes a sound higher and sharper

is clearer and more fragile sounding than just high pitched
tinnily
vsglassily
8.4

A thin, high sound that rings like metal

is clearer and brighter rather than thin or artificial sounding

Antonyms

dully
1 4.1

In a way that shows little light or shine

How Clear

piercingly
1 6.9
glassily
7.5
clearly
881 1.0
softly
95 1.0
quietly
517 1.0

Surface Forms

glassily positive

Morphology

glassily = glassy (transparent) = glass + y + ly

Standard adverb formation from 'glassy' with '-ly'; the sense 'having a clear, ringing, glass-like sound' is a direct descriptive extension.

Etymology

Glassily comes from glass and -ly, and glass makes a clear, ringing sound when it is struck. So glassily can describe a sound that is 'clear' and 'high-pitched', like the ringing of a glass.