GLARE


Meaning of GLARE in English

■ verb

1》 stare in an angry or fierce way.

2》 shine with a strong or dazzling light.

3》 [as adjective glaring ] highly obvious or conspicuous.

■ noun

1》 a fierce or angry stare.

2》 strong and dazzling light.

3》 oppressive public attention: the full ~ of publicity.

Derivatives

glaringly adverb

glary adjective

Origin

ME: from MDu. and Mid. Low Ger. ~n 'to gleam or ~'; perh. related to glass .

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