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glaring

glar·ing

glaring

 
pronunciation:
gleI rIng
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: extremely bright.
The glaring sun made it almost impossible to see out the window of the car.
synonyms:
brilliant
antonyms:
dim, soft
similar words:
blazing, bright, dazzling, glittering, vivid
definition 2: very easily noticed; obvious.
I'm embarrassed about the glaring mistakes I made in my essay.
synonyms:
conspicuous, obvious
similar words:
apparent, clear, evident, gross
definition 3: staring in an angry or hostile way.
The glaring cat arched its back and hissed.
similar words:
frowning, hostile, scowling, unfriendly
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derivations: glaringly (adv.), glaringness (n.)