Pronunciation

/ɡlɛər/

Definitions

• Noun: A strong, harsh, and often dazzling light that shines brightly and causes difficulty in seeing. For example: “The sun’s glare made it hard to see the road.”
• Verb: (glare at) To stare at someone with an angry or disapproving expression. For example: “She glared at him when he interrupted her.”
• Adjective: (glaring) Describing something that is very noticeable because it is bright, obvious, or inappropriate. For example: “The glaring error in the report was overlooked by the editor.”

Phrases

• “In full glare”: In a position where something is clearly visible or exposed to bright light.
• “To reduce glare”: To diminish or minimize the intensity of a bright light, often for visual comfort.
• “Glare off”: The reflection of bright light from a surface, which can be distracting or blinding.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Drivers should wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from the headlights’ glare.”
• Verb: “When he saw his friend cheating on the exam, he couldn’t help but glare at him in disbelief.”
• Adjective: “Despite the glaring mistake, the project manager approved the proposal.”

Synonyms

• Noun: shine, dazzle, brightness, radiance
• Verb: scowl, stare fiercely, give a stern look
• Adjective: conspicuous, obvious, blatant, stark, vivid