Synonyms for

Glaring

Verb / ˈglerɪŋ / Another word for glaring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Shining with a strong and dazzling light; staring angrily; very noticeable or obvious.

Synonyms & similar words

glare crying rank fulgent glower egregious glary blinding blazing gross flagrant dazzling blinding dazzling flashing glittering glistening radiant shimmering sparkling striking vivid conspicuous evident flagrant noticeable obvious outrageous prominent blatant bold showy

Synonyms by register

Formal

obvious conspicuous evident manifest

Informal

obvious blatant in-your-face

Literary

effulgent resplendent luminous

Antonyms

dim faint subtle hidden obscure unnoticeable mild

Common collocations

  • glaring error
  • glaring omission
  • glaring light
  • glaring injustice
  • glaring difference
  • glaring example
  • glaringly obvious

Word family

adjective glaring
adverb glaringly

Usage note

Often used to describe something negative that is very obvious, such as an error or injustice. Can also describe a very bright light.

Example sentences

  1. The sun was glaring in my eyes.
  2. The glare from the headlights was blinding.
  3. The teacher gave the student a glaring look when he misbehaved.
  4. The colors of the flowers were so vivid that they were glaring.
  5. The glaring mistake in the report was easy to spot.

Quotes

  • The sun was a glaring ball of fire in the sky.
  • She gave him a glaring look that showed her anger.
  • The lights of the city were so bright and glaring that they hurt my eyes.

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