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 Word Forms

• 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

And once Fahy digs into Violet’s strength under pressure, “Drop” shakes off its most glaring flaw.

From Salon

Was there a glaring issue with his essay?

From Los Angeles Times

There was nothing glaring or ostentatious, just a raw, stunning preparation that was an exquisite way to start a meal.

From Salon

Maybe, but if there is one glaring lesson to come out of the Ukraine war it is that "mass" matters.

From BBC

Not that he lacked the ability to score good goals, but that he was guilty of some glaring misses.

From BBC

Related Words

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