The phrase "glassy surface" refers to a smooth and shiny surface, similar to the appearance of glass, that does not have any bumps or roughness on it. Full definition
Winds at the time of the report were offshore providing us with glassy surface conditions. (witchsrocksurfcamp.com)
Winds at the time of the report were Offshore providing us with Glassy surface conditions. (witchsrocksurfcamp.com)
The filmmakers locate the proper channels of bewilderment early on, and as more romantic entanglements are introduced while Henry and Clare get to know each other, Wife boils away the concern to reveal a smooth, glassy surface of moony romanticism. (scifimoviepage.com)