glaring
10 synonyms and 2 antonyms for glaring, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Extremely obvious, especially in a bad way; blatant.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Extremely obvious, especially in a bad way; blatant.
“There was a glaring error on the first page of the report.”
Opposites
2. adjective
Reflecting or giving off a harsh, dazzling light.
“The glaring headlights blinded the oncoming driver.”
Opposites
How to use glaring
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
glaring error
glaring omission
glaring problem
Etymology
Formed from glare plus the suffix -ing.
Full origin of glaring →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.
