glaring

[ˈɡlerɪŋ]

glaring Definition

• 1. giving out or reflecting a strong or dazzling light
• 2. staring angrily
• 3. obvious; conspicuous

Using glaring: Examples

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

• Example

  The sun was glaring down on us.

• Example

  She gave him a glaring look.

• Example

  There was a glaring mistake in the report.

• Example

  The difference between the two options was glaring.

glaring Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for glaring

• blinding
• dazzling
• flashing
• glittering
• striking

Antonyms for glaring

• subtle
• hidden
• inconspicuous

Phrases with glaring

• glaring omission

  a significant or obvious exclusion or oversight

  Example

  The report had a glaring omission, as it failed to mention the impact of climate change.

• glaring error

  a serious and obvious mistake

  Example

  The glaring error in the calculation led to a loss of thousands of dollars.

• glaring example

  an obvious and striking instance of something

  Example

  The poverty in the city was a glaring example of the government's failure to address social issues.

Origins of glaring

from Old Norse 'glora', meaning 'to shine'

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Summary: glaring in Brief

The term 'glaring' [ˈɡlerɪŋ] refers to something that gives out a strong or dazzling light, or is obvious and conspicuous. It can be used to describe a physical sensation, such as 'The sun was glaring down on us,' or an emotional one, such as 'She gave him a glaring look.' 'Glaring' can also be used to describe an obvious mistake or omission, as in 'The report had a glaring omission,' or a striking example of something, as in 'The poverty in the city was a glaring example of the government's failure.'