glare

[ɡler]

glare Definition

  • 1to stare angrily or fiercely
  • 2shine intensely and blindingly; reflect light in a dazzling manner

Using glare: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "glare" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She glared at him when he interrupted her presentation.

  • Example

    The sun glared down on the desert.

  • Example

    The headlights of the car glared in my eyes.

  • Example

    The polished floor glared in the sunlight.

glare Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for glare

Idioms Using glare

  • to look at someone or something with anger or disapproval

    Example

    He took a glare at his colleague for stealing his idea.

  • glare like a cat

    to look at someone or something with intense and unwavering attention

    Example

    She glared like a cat at the intruder who broke into her house.

  • a type of ice that is smooth, hard, and shiny, making it difficult to walk or drive on

    Example

    The roads were covered with glare ice after the snowstorm.

Phrases with glare

  • a situation where someone is exposed to public attention, scrutiny, or criticism

    Example

    The politician's scandal brought him into the glare of publicity.

  • the bright and intense light produced by the sun

    Example

    I had to wear sunglasses to protect my eyes from the glare of the sun.

  • glare of the headlights

    the bright and intense light produced by the headlights of a vehicle

    Example

    The glare of the headlights made it difficult for me to see the road ahead.

Origins of glare

from Middle English 'glaren', meaning 'to shine, gleam'

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Summary: glare in Brief

The verb 'glare' [ɡler] means to stare fiercely or shine intensely. It can be used to describe a person's expression, as in 'She glared at him when he interrupted her presentation,' or the reflection of light, as in 'The polished floor glared in the sunlight.' 'Glare' extends into phrases like 'glare of publicity,' and idioms like 'glare like a cat,' denoting intense attention.

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