Synonyms of glaring

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adjective

ˈgler-iŋ 

as in blatant

very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad

no one missed the glaring spelling error in the title

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blatant
• obvious
• gross
• conspicuous
• striking
• egregious
• flagrant
• noticeable
• pronounced
• patent
• distinct
• sheer
• terrible
• outstanding
• clear
• salient
• notable
• evident
• marked
• prominent
• dramatic
• rank
• remarkable
• visible
• emphatic
• utter
• discernible
• plain
• showy
• stark
• outright
• monstrous
• shocking
• perceptible
• downright
• detectable
• absolute
• observable
• shameful
• arresting
• heinous
• eye-catching
• outrageous
• abominable
• awful
• out-and-out
• atrocious
• arrant
• splashy
• deplorable
• preposterous
• execrable
• lousy
• wretched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inconspicuous
• imperceptible
• slight
• small
• unobtrusive
• trivial
• insignificant
• inconsequential
• trifling
• inconsiderable
• hidden
• invisible
• unnoticeable
• concealed

glaring

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verb

present participle of glare

1

as in glowing

to shine with a bright harsh light

the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glowing
• burning
• gleaming
• blazing
• flashing
• flaring
• glancing
• flaming
• glinting
• glistening
• beating
• sparkling
• radiating
• beaming
• glittering
• shimmering
• glimmering
• blinding
• twinkling
• scintillating
• glistering
• dazzling
• bedazzling
• dazing

2

as in scowling

to look with anger or disapproval

don't glare at me like that when I tell you "no"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scowling
• staring
• frowning
• glowering
• gazing
• gaping
• glooming
• ogling
• lowering
• looking daggers
• grimacing
• sneering
• sulking
• snarling
• pouting
• growling
• sniggering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smiling
• grinning
• beaming

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective glaring differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of glaring are flagrant, gross, and rank. While all these words mean "conspicuously bad or objectionable," glaring implies painful or damaging obtrusiveness of something that is conspicuously wrong, faulty, or improper.

glaring errors

When would flagrant be a good substitute for glaring?

The words flagrant and glaring are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, flagrant applies usually to offenses or errors so bad that they can neither escape notice nor be condoned.

flagrant abuse of the office of president

In what contexts can gross take the place of glaring?

Although the words gross and glaring have much in common, gross implies the exceeding of reasonable or excusable limits.

gross carelessness

When can rank be used instead of glaring?

The synonyms rank and glaring are sometimes interchangeable, but rank applies to what is openly and extremely objectionable and utterly condemned.

rank heresy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glaring

Adjective

My opponent, Allan Culver, fails to address the glaring fact that he (along with his co-prosecutor, who resigned) was banned from appearing in court by all four Circuit Court judges for over 15 months due to ethical and legal violations, for which he was never officially exonerated. —George Psoras, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026

Compounding the outsized authority of guardians is a glaring lack of oversight. —Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026

Verb

Amber contacts help allow athletes to better track objects amid bright, glaring skies or artificial lighting and reduce eye strain. —Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026

The contradiction is especially glaring given the growing focus on chronic disease, obesity, and declining health outcomes among American children. —Sam Raus, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026