glaring

[ glair-ing ]

adjective

1. shining with or reflecting a harshly bright or brilliant light.

   Synonyms: blinding

2. very conspicuous or obvious; flagrant:

   several glaring errors in spelling.

   Synonyms: patent, prominent

3. staring in a fiercely or angrily piercing manner.
4. excessively showy or bright; garish.

   Synonyms: flashy, gaudy, loud

glaring

/ ˈɡlɛərɪŋ /

adjective

1. conspicuous

   a glaring omission

2. dazzling or garish

Derived Forms

• ˈglaringness, noun
• ˈglaringly, adverb

Other Words From

• glaring·ly adverb
• glaring·ness noun
• non·glaring adjective
• un·glaring adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glaring¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English: glare ¹, -ing ²

Synonym Study

See flagrant.

Example Sentences

But in his earlier writings, Ho took pains to state that all children born of migrants should receive citizenship, with no mention of this glaring exception that would nullify the rule.

From Slate

There’s really been only one glaring exception: Ho has long endorsed birthright citizenship, the constitutional guarantee that virtually everyone born on American soil automatically becomes an American citizen.

From Slate

There has been a glaring disparity between medical associations’ eagerness to speak out about the Ukraine war and to advocate for protection of medical facilities and provision of humanitarian medical services, and the virtual silence regarding the complete destruction of the health care system in Gaza.

From Salon

Now, it’s a glaring need with few obvious potential solutions.

From Los Angeles Times

Huge segments of American voters, some concerned about immigration and the rising cost of living, preferred Trump, with all his glaring flaws and demonstrated incompetence, to a more qualified woman of color.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blatant
• conspicuous
• egregious
• flagrant
• noticeable
• outrageous