unglazed
/'ʌn'gleizd/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Not having a shiny or glossy coating: Describes a surface that lacks a smooth, reflective, or glass-like finish. This often applies to materials like paper, pottery, or wood. 2. Not fitted with glass: Describes an opening, such as a window or door, that does not have glass panes installed.
Usage
The word "unglazed" is used to describe the absence of a specific finish or material. It is the opposite of "glazed." * As an adjective, it typically comes before a noun (e.g., unglazed pottery) or after a linking verb like "to be" (e.g., The window is unglazed).
Examples
Not having a shiny coating:
- The artist preferred the rough texture of unglazed ceramic for her sculpture.
- For a more natural look, choose unglazed tiles for the bathroom floor.
- This unglazed paper absorbs ink differently than the glossy kind.
Not furnished with glass:
- The old cabin had unglazed windows, covered only with wooden shutters.
- To improve ventilation, the architect designed an unglazed opening in the wall.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Artistic Context: In ceramics, "unglazed" (or "bisque") refers to clay that has been fired once but not coated with a glass-forming glaze before a second firing. The piece remains porous and has a matte, earthy finish.
- After the first firing, the unglazed pots were ready to be painted with underglazes.
Variants and Related Words
- Glazed (adj.): The direct antonym. Having a smooth, shiny, often glass-like coating or fitted with glass.
- glazed doughnuts, glazed porcelain, a glazed window
- Bisque (n./adj.): A synonym in ceramics for fired, unglazed clayware.
- Matte (adj.): Describes a non-reflective, dull finish, which is a characteristic of many unglazed surfaces.
Synonyms
- Non-reflective
- Matte
- Uncoated (for surfaces)
- Open (for windows, in architectural contexts)
Antonyms
- Glazed
- Shiny
- Glossy
- Lustrous
- Glass-filled
Adjective
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not having a shiny coating
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unglazed paper
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not furnished with glass
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windows were unglazed to admit as much light and air as possible
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