stained-glass \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\adjective Etymology:stained glass 1. a.: of, relating to, or concerned with stained glass b.: made of or characterized by stained glass < stained-glass windows > 2.: sanctimonious < the extirpation of stained-glass tones from the preaching of seminary students > < stained-glass attitudes >