glare
1a very harsh, bright, dazzling light: in the glare of sunlight.
a fiercely or angrily piercing stare.
dazzling or showy appearance; showiness.
to shine with or reflect a very harsh, bright, dazzling light.
to stare with a fiercely or angrily piercing look.
Archaic. to appear conspicuous; stand out obtrusively.
to express with a glare: They glared their anger at each other.
Origin of glare
1synonym study For glare
Other words for glare
Other words from glare
- glareless, adjective
Other definitions for glare (2 of 2)
a bright, smooth surface, as of ice.
Origin of glare
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How to use glare in a sentence
She wants an explanation of the cryptic glares and whispers, but they disappear.
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Here the sun glares down till sand and rocks seem heated by a fiery furnace.
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The heads having turned to regard her, turned back and bowed in stony glares at the rich Whipple-nourished turf.
The Wrong Twin | Harry Leon WilsonA tropical sun burns overhead, warm sandy water glares below.
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British Dictionary definitions for glare (1 of 2)
/ (ɡlɛə) /
(intr) to stare angrily; glower
(tr) to express by glowering
(intr) (of light, colour, etc) to be very bright and intense
(intr) to be dazzlingly ornamented or garish
an angry stare
a dazzling light or brilliance
garish ornamentation or appearance; gaudiness
Origin of glare
1Derived forms of glare
- glareless, adjective
- glary, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for glare (2 of 2)
/ (ɡlɛə) /
mainly US and Canadian smooth and glassy: glare ice
Origin of glare
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