adjective
Uncommon
glaring
GLEH-uh-rihng
Glaring (adjective) means Extremely obvious, especially in a bad way; blatant. Example: “There was a glaring error on the first page of the report.”
adjective
1
Extremely obvious, especially in a bad way; blatant.
"There was a glaring error on the first page of the report."
"His glaring lack of preparation was obvious to everyone in the room."
2
Reflecting or giving off a harsh, dazzling light.
"The glaring headlights blinded the oncoming driver."
How to use glaring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishImpossible to miss, usually describing an obvious mistake or problem.
Common pairings
glaring error
glaring omission
glaring problem
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Word forms
- Plural
- glarings
- Comparative
- more glaring
- Superlative
- most glaring
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Etymology
Formed from glare plus the suffix -ing.
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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.
