glare

[ɡler]

glare Definition

• 1. to stare angrily or fiercely
• 2. shine 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

Synonyms for glare

• stare
• gaze
• peer
• glower
• flash
• blaze
• beam
• radiate

Antonyms for glare

• avert
• gaze away
• look away

Idioms Using glare

• take a glare at

  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.

• glare ice

  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

• glare of publicity

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

  Example

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

• glare of the sun

  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.