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glaring

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Adjective — Extremely obvious, especially in a bad way; blatant.

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glaring error glaring omission glaring problem

Etymology

Formed from glare plus the suffix -ing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “glaring” mean?

The word “glaring” means extremely obvious, especially in a bad way; blatant. In plain terms, impossible to miss, usually describing an obvious mistake or problem.

How do you pronounce “glaring”?

“Glaring” is pronounced GLEH-uh-rihng (/ˈɡlɛɹɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “glaring” in a sentence?

Here is “glaring” used in a sentence: “There was a glaring error on the first page of the report.”

What part of speech is “glaring”?

“Glaring” is an adjective.

Is “glaring” a common word?

“Glaring” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “glaring” have?

“Glaring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely obvious, especially in a bad way; blatant.

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