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

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."

Reflecting or giving off a harsh, dazzling light.

"The glaring headlights blinded the oncoming driver."

How to use glaring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishImpossible to miss, usually describing an obvious mistake or problem.

Common pairings

glaring error glaring omission glaring problem

Word forms

more glaring comparative, glarings plural, most glaring superlative

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Etymology

Formed from glare plus the suffix -ing.

Rhymes for glaring

daring caring baring raring Waring hearing bearing wearing sharing staring roaring searing

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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.