glazed

adjective \ ˈglāzd \

Updated on: 2 Apr 2018

Definition of glazed

1 : covered with or as if with a glassy film

glazed eyes

2 : marked by lack of expression

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Krispy Kreme is offering its original glazed donut with green glaze.

— leada gore, AL.com, "St. Patrick's Day 2018: Best deals, discounts, freebies to celebrate all things Irish," 16 Mar. 2018
Double up on pomegranate juice and pomegranate molasses to make glazed chicken with buttery pine nuts.

— andy baraghani, Bon Appetit, "My Guide to Modern Middle Eastern Cooking," 5 Feb. 2018
Sweetly glazed Korean short ribs provide a break from the cumulative heat that begins to impact brain function after eating three to four of these dishes, and thus the pain involved never rises to uncomfortable.

— mike sula, Chicago Reader, "At Fort Willow David Morton and Michael Kornich have built a tree house among the faded factories," 14 Mar. 2018
Instead of meat, it’s made with glazed baby carrots and is topped with beet and berry ketchup and mustard and turmeric cream.

— shannon barbour, Cosmopolitan, "IKEA Has Gone Too Far With Its New Bug-Filled Food Options," 13 Mar. 2018
None, however, will beat the popularity of Stan’s old-fashioned glazed.

— brea salim, San Francisco Chronicle, "After nearly 60 years, Stan’s Donut still the sweet spot of Santa Clara," 7 Mar. 2018
For instance: balsamic glazed salmon with caramelized onion risotto and asparagus or vegan garlic and white wine pasta with Brussels sprouts with glass of wine.

— polly campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Valentine's Day specials planned at local restaurants; find a deal in the Cincinnati area," 31 Jan. 2018
The snack is Krispy Kreme’s original glazed doughnut, but topped with pieces of the candy bar and salted caramel icing, according to a release.

— lavendrick smith, charlotteobserver, "Krispy Kreme is partnering with Hershey’s for a new limited-time doughnut | Charlotte Observer," 22 Feb. 2018
There were traditional glazed donuts from Jack Frost, creamy doughnut holes from Vegan Doughnut Co. and experimental savory flavors from Urban Farmer.

— anne nickoloff, cleveland.com, "Donut Fest returns to Cleveland for second successful, sugary celebration," 10 Feb. 2018

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