Glaring: meaning, definitions and examples

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glaring

[ˈɡlerɪŋ ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

angry look

giving a fierce or piercing look; showing anger or disapproval

Synonyms

angry, fierce, piercing.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
glaring	Used to describe something very obvious or a strong, intense look that expresses disapproval or anger. Often used for describing light or errors. The glaring mistake in the report was hard to ignore. She gave him a glaring look after he interrupted her.
fierce	Describes something extremely intense, aggressive, or forceful. Can refer to people, animals, or situations. The fierce lion roared loudly. They had a fierce debate on the topic.
piercing	Describes something very sharp, intense, and penetrating. Often used for sounds, looks, or emotions that strongly affect someone. Her piercing scream echoed through the night. He felt a piercing pain in his chest.
angry	Used to describe a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility. Commonly used when someone is mad about something. He was angry because he missed his bus. She had an angry expression on her face after the argument.

Examples of usage

She gave him a glaring look across the room.
The teacher gave the student a glaring look when he started talking in class.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

obvious mistake

to look angrily or fiercely at someone or something

Synonyms

glower, scowl, stare.

Examples of usage

She glared at him when he made an obvious mistake.
He glared at the screen when the error message appeared.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The word 'glaring' comes from the Old English term 'glær,' which means to shine or glisten.
It has roots in Middle English, where it was used to describe something that shines harshly.

Psychology

People often glare as a non-verbal way to express anger or disapproval without saying a word.
Studies show that prolonged glaring can heighten feelings of tension and may escalate conflicts between individuals.

Pop Culture

In movies, a character who glares often signifies a turning point in the narrative, indicating anger or confrontation.
Glaring is a common trope in dramatic scenes where characters must show their displeasure without vocalizing it.

Literature

Authors often use glaring to describe characters' emotions, enhancing the reader's understanding of a tense moment.
Famous literary works often depict characters glaring at one another to symbolize deep-seated issues or conflict.

Science

Glaring lights can cause temporary blindness, leading to the phenomenon known as 'glare blindness' in photography and eye care.
The glare effect is often studied in relation to vision science, particularly how the eye responds to extreme contrasts in light.

Translations

Translations of the word "glaring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ofuscante

🇮🇳 तेज

🇩🇪 grell

🇮🇩 terang

🇺🇦 сліпучий

🇵🇱 oślepiający

🇯🇵 まぶしい

🇫🇷 éblouissant

🇪🇸 deslumbrante

🇹🇷 göz kamaştırıcı

🇰🇷 눈부신

🇸🇦 ساطع

🇨🇿 oslepující

🇸🇰 oslepujúci

🇨🇳 刺眼

🇸🇮 bleščec

🇮🇸 glæsilegur

🇰🇿 жарқыраған

🇬🇪 მბზინავი

🇦🇿 parlaq

🇲🇽 deslumbrante

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,832, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.

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