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glaring
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
glaring
(adjective)
glare
(verb)
glaring
/
ˈ
glerɪŋ/
adjective
glaring
/
ˈ
glerɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of GLARING
1
[
more glaring; most glaring
]
:
very obvious or noticeable
a
glaring
mistake/error/omission
a
glaring
example of racism
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2
:
shining with a harsh, bright light
the
glaring
noonday sun
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3
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having a look of anger
glaring
eyes
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— glaringly
adverb
a
glaringly
obvious mistake
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