glaze Synonyms
Another word for glaze
• noun (Context 1)
A liquid preparation or mixture used to produce a shiny, flavorful coating on food, such as pastries or roasted meat.
"The chef brushed a sweet apricot icing over the fruit tart just before serving."
• noun (Context 2)
A smooth, glossy surface or coating, particularly one applied to ceramics or pottery before firing.
"The potter applied a deep cobalt enamel to the vase to give it a vibrant, waterproof finish."
• verb (Context 3)
To overlay or cover with a smooth, shiny coating or finish.
"To achieve a shiny crust, you should varnish the bread with an egg wash before baking."
• verb (Context 4)
To lose focus, animation, or expression, often becoming dull or glassy (typically referring to a person's eyes).
"During the monotonous three-hour lecture, her eyes began to glaze over."
• noun (Context 5)
A thin, smooth coating of ice that forms when freezing rain hits a cold surface.
"A dangerous black ice of ice covered the highways, causing multiple traffic accidents during the morning commute."
• verb (Context 6)
To fit, furnish, or enclose a window, frame, or building with glass.
"The contractor will glass the newly installed window frames tomorrow morning."
Opposites of glaze
The opposite of glaze shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: