Meaning & Definition of word "Glaring"

Glaring

/ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. The act of staring in a fierce or angry way.
    • Example: He gave her a glaring look after she interrupted him.

adjective:

  • 1. Shining with a strong or harsh light.
    • Example: The sun was glaring down on us during the afternoon.
  • 2. Obvious or conspicuously bad; flagrant.
    • Example: There was a glaring error in the report that needed to be corrected.
  • 3. Making a strong impression; noticeable.
    • Example: 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 of glaring

Meaning: To be obvious or in your face.

Example Sentence: Her lack of effort was glaring; everyone noticed.