glaring — very bright and unpleasant to look at
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very bright and unpleasant to look at
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The teacher couldn't ignore the glaring plagiarism in the student's essay about 'My Summer Vacation on Mars'.
- There's a glaring difference between his Instagram photos and reality.
- The glaring neon sign kept the whole neighborhood awake.
glaring
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡlerɪŋ/]
very bright and unpleasant to look at
a person shields their eyes with their hand while squinting painfully as they walk forward. Their face shows clear discomfort and strain from the harsh sunlight. The blazing sun creates an overwhelmingly bright reflection off the white sand and concrete. The intense light bounces off every surface making it nearly impossible to see clearly. Other beachgoers in the background also cover their eyes and wear dark sunglasses. Some people seek shelter under umbrellas to escape the harsh brightness. light that is very bright and unpleasant to look at
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'glaren' meaning 'to stare fiercely or angrily.' The word later expanded to mean 'to shine intensely or blindingly bright.'
Breakdown
glar- (to shine intensely or stare fiercely) + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher couldn't ignore the glaring plagiarism in the student's essay about 'My Summer Vacation on Mars'.”
“There's a glaring difference between his Instagram photos and reality.”
“The glaring neon sign kept the whole neighborhood awake.”
“His glaring lack of preparation became obvious during the presentation.”
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