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glaringvery bright and unpleasant to look at

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: very bright and unpleasant to look at

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡlerɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 눈부시게 밝고 불쾌한

Korean pronunciation: **글**레어링

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

glaring concept
💡 Concept

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

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡlerɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡleərɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootglare
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Middle English 'glaren' meaning 'to stare fiercely or angrily.' The word later expanded to mean 'to shine intensely or blindingly bright.'

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🎵Rhyme

staringcaringsharingdaring
staring
caring
sharing
daring

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The teacher couldn't ignore the glaring plagiarism in the student's essay about 'My Summer Vacation on Mars'.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

obviousblatantflagrantconspicuousblazing

Antonyms

subtledimhidden

Related

glarebrightevidentstarkharsh