Glaring
/ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act of staring in a fierce or angry way.
He gave her a glaring look after she interrupted him.
adjective
Shining with a strong or harsh light.
The sun was glaring down on us during the afternoon.
Obvious or conspicuously bad; flagrant.
There was a glaring error in the report that needed to be corrected.
Making a strong impression; noticeable.
The glaring difference between their performances was evident to everyone.
Etymology
From the verb 'glare', which means to shine with a strong, harsh light.
Common Phrases and Expressions
glaring error
A very obvious mistake.
glaring light
A light that is harsh and difficult to look at.
glaring omission
A noticeable failure to include something important.
Related Words
glare
To shine intensely or to stare fiercely.
blaze
A very bright flame or light.
Slang Meanings
To be obvious or in your face.
Her lack of effort was glaring; everyone noticed.