glare

verb \ ˈgler \

|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

Examples: glare in a Sentence

Definition of glare

glared; glaring

intransitive verb

1 a : to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light

b : stand out, obtrude

2 : to stare angrily or fiercely

glared at me with rage and hate

transitive verb

1 : to express (something, such as hostility) by staring angrily

glared defiance at each other

2 archaic : to cause to be sharply reflected

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Examples of glare in a Sentence

The sun glared down relentlessly.
The white snow glared in the morning sunlight.
The teacher glared at him as he walked in late.

Recent Examples of glare from the Web

England looked to get on the ball and go forward, but the absences of Jesse Lingard, Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane were glaring in their attacking play.

— SI.com, "England 0-1 Belgium: Januzaj Stunner Seals Group G Success for Red Devils as Three Lions Falter," 28 June 2018
Kennedy said as the hot Texas sun glared off the pavement.

— trevor hughes, USA TODAY, "Texas border chaos: Courts, families, government collide in zero-tolerance debacle," 22 June 2018
Nearly three decades of democracy have fostered progress but also glaring inequality, leaving nearly 30 percent of the population in poverty.

— simon denyer, Washington Post, "Mongolia’s president, a former martial-arts champion, wrestles with some major problems," 17 June 2018
But with the Klieg lights glaring on Khorgos, studios and stars will probably have to start sharing more of their riches with the government.

— The Economist, "A tax-evasion scandal ensnares Chinese film-production companies," 7 June 2018
As Stanton gestured and glared, Fiers pleaded innocence.

— New York Times, "Giancarlo Stanton Gets Taste of Revenge, but Yankees Can’t Complete a Sweep," 4 June 2018
The low number of racial diversity in private schools in general remains glaring as many institutions face a decline in overall enrollment and are targeting underrepresented communities to boost ranks.

— NBC News, "Elite NYC private school ends separating students by race," 5 July 2018
The one glaring piece of information that's missing from the 25-track album is that there are no features.

— carl lamarre, Billboard, "Drake Unveils Tracklist For His Double-Album 'Scorpion' on Instagram," 28 June 2018
After the loss, Nicholson sat on the back of one of the rooms on a couch, glaring into space.

— patrick thomas, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Kevin Nicholson is new to the Republican Party but not political controversy," 4 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of glare

Middle English glaren; akin to Old English glæs glass

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 13th century

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

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glare Synonyms

Phrases

look daggers (or stare daggers);

glare

noun

Definition of glare

1 a : a harsh uncomfortably bright light

the glare of a neon sign

the glare of publicity

; especially : painfully bright sunlight

b : cheap showy brilliance : garishness

enjoyed the glitter and glare of the city's nightlife

2 : an angry or fierce stare

3 : a surface or sheet of smooth and slippery ice

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Examples of glare in a Sentence

There was a glare coming off the water.
I was blinded by the glare of the approaching headlights.
I shielded my eyes from the glare of the sun.
The car's headlights are designed to cut down on glare.
She responded to the reporters' questions with an angry glare.

Recent Examples of glare from the Web

Get wrap-around glasses to reduce glare and see further, giving yourself a better chance to see and catch more fish.

— mark blythe, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Fishing 101: Learn how to start fishing in Central Florida," 11 July 2018
The news media turned a harsh glare on Mr. Seehofer, a proud Catholic who has always had a cross on the wall of his ministerial office, but Ms. Merkel stood by him.

— katrin bennhold, New York Times, "German Hard-Liners Want to Close Borders, Threatening Merkel Coalition," 15 June 2018
Keep in mind that polarized glasses cut glare, but not UV damage.

— amanda gardner, Health.com, "Why Those Tiny Sunglasses Celebs Love Aren't Actually Good for Your Eyes," 13 June 2018
That hands a single individual kingmaking powers, while keeping young firms out of the clarifying glare of the public markets for even longer.

— The Economist, "The meaning of the Vision Fund," 12 May 2018
The British royals are rarely out of the media glare, but the baby arrives at a time when the Windsors have particularly been in the limelight.

— author: michael holden, tom ball, Anchorage Daily News, "Kate, wife of UK’s Prince William, gives birth to third child," 23 Apr. 2018
Instead of the glare of fluorescent lights and fake plants, the main drag here is lined with tropical greenery and ponds with turtles and koi.

— Fortune, "This Shopping Mall Is Only for the Super Rich," 8 Feb. 2018
Rockets' red glare First up, as always: Free games.

— hayden dingman, PCWorld, "This week in games: Dead Island 2 revival, Kingdom Come: Deliverance DLC and Shenmue on PC," 6 July 2018
Unfortunately, the rocket’s red glare and bombs bursting in air have proven dangerous for some.

— michael rivlin, Philly.com, "Philly hand surgeons on devastating fireworks injuries: 'There is nothing left to fix'," 4 July 2018

Origin and Etymology of glare

see ¹glare

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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glare Synonyms

Synonyms

blaze, flare, fluorescence, gleam, glow, illumination, incandescence, light, luminescence, radiance, shine;

Near Antonyms

blackness, dark, darkness, dimness, dusk, duskiness, gloom, night, shadow;

daylight, moonlight, sunlight, sunshine;

afterglow, aureole (or aureola), aurora, beam, halo, ray, shaft, streak, stream, sunbeam;

glisten, gloss, luster (or lustre), polish, reflection, sheen;

GLARE Defined for English Language Learners

glare

verb

Definition of glare for English Language Learners

: to shine with a harsh, bright light
: to look directly at someone in an angry way

glare

noun

Definition of glare for English Language Learners

: a harsh, bright light
: an angry look

GLARE Defined for Kids

glare

verb \ ˈgler \

Definition of glare for Students

glared; glaring

1 : to shine with a harsh bright light

2 : to look fiercely or angrily

glare

noun

Definition of glare for Students

1 : a harsh bright light

2 : a fierce or angry look

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