glaze over
Eyes lose focus
When eyes glaze over, they become unfocused and expressionless, usually from boredom, fatigue, or mental disconnection: His eyes glazed over halfway through the presentation.
The phrase evokes a glassy, dull surface forming over something once alive with attention.
By extension, a person can glaze over entirely—checking out mentally while remaining physically present.
Become mentally absent
- tune outDeliberately stop attending
- space outBecome mentally absent
- blank stareExpressionless, unfocused gaze
- check outSettle up and leave
drift off · inattentive · oblivious · unresponsive · detached · disconnected · autopilot · daydream
Wearisome dullness
- monotonyTiresome lack of change
- ennuiWeary, listless dissatisfaction
- yawnInvoluntary mouth opening
- drowsyNearly falling asleep
listless · weary · fatigued · disinterested · uninspired · unenthused · droning · numbing
Liquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- enamelHard glossy coating
- shellacResinous wood coating
- sealantGap-blocking substance
finish coat · sheen · polish · slick surface · kiln-fired · lustrous · patina
Develop obscuring condensation
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- rimeGranular ice deposit
- crystallizeForm into ordered structure
- opaqueImpassable to light
clouded · hazy · steamed up · frost patterns · hoarfrost · obscured · veiled · filmy
zone out
Become mentally absent
- tune outDeliberately stop attending
- space outBecome mentally absent
- blank stareExpressionless, unfocused gaze
check out · drift off · inattentive · oblivious · unresponsive · detached · disconnected · autopilot · daydream · unfocused
tedium
Wearisome dullness
drowsy · listless · weary · fatigued · disinterested · uninspired · unenthused · droning · numbing · mind-numbing
varnish
Liquid that dries glossy
sealant · finish coat · sheen · polish · slick surface · kiln-fired · lustrous · patina
fog up
Develop obscuring condensation
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- rimeGranular ice deposit
- crystallizeForm into ordered structure
opaque · clouded · hazy · steamed up · frost patterns · hoarfrost · obscured · veiled · filmy
glaze oversharpen
Make keener or finer
focus · pay attention · concentrate · perk up · engage
glaze overlight up
Become illuminated or joyful
brighten · sparkle · come alive · shine · gleam
glaze overlight up
Become illuminated or joyful
lean in · prick up one's ears · sit up and take notice · hang on every word · drink in
over, glass, glaze, glazed, glazing, glazes, glazier, underglaze, glassine