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glar·ing
 glaring
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- 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
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| 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
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| 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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| related words: |
ablaze, brilliant, conspicuous, prominent, striking |
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| derivations: |
glaringly (adv.), glaringness (n.) |
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