glaring

American  

[glair-ing] / ˈglɛər ɪŋ /

adjective

1. shining with or reflecting a harshly bright or brilliant light.

   Synonyms:

   blinding

2. very conspicuous or obvious; flagrant.

   several glaring errors in spelling.

   Synonyms:

   patent, prominent

3. staring in a fiercely or angrily piercing manner.

4. excessively showy or bright; garish.

   Synonyms:

   flashy, gaudy, loud

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glaring British  

/ ˈɡlɛərɪŋ /

adjective

1. conspicuous

   a glaring omission

2. dazzling or garish

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Related Words

See flagrant.

Other Word Forms

• glaringly adverb
• glaringness noun
• nonglaring adjective
• unglaring adjective

Etymology

Origin of glaring

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English: glare ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

I turned to see Red standing with her arms folded around her rations, glaring at Kessler.

From Literature

Nowhere is the appearance of favoritism more glaring than in the case of Vulcan Elements, a North Carolina-based rare-earth magnet startup.

From The Wall Street Journal

But over the last year, much of the national conversation has drifted toward Pacific Palisades and away from Altadena — despite glaring shortcomings in both fires that deserve scrutiny and accountability.

From Los Angeles Times

Meyer argues that the state spends billions without addressing glaring needs, and 5200 could cost less than roller-coastering people through hospitals, courts, jails and prisons without putting them on a healthier track.

From Los Angeles Times

Poor stock performance is a prerequisite for many activist campaigns, but in these cases, the contrast is glaring given continuously robust travel demand in recent years.

From Barron's

Related Words

• blatant
• conspicuous
• egregious
• flagrant
• noticeable
• outrageous