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Definition of glaring adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

glaring

adjective
 
/ˈɡleərɪŋ/
 
/ˈɡlerɪŋ/
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  1. [usually before noun] (of something bad) very easily seen synonym blatant
    • a glaring error/omission/inconsistency/injustice
    • the most glaring example of this problem
    Extra Examples
    • Look out for any glaring inconsistencies.
    • The failure to mention the role of Italy was a glaring omission in the book.
    • The most glaring examples of wilful urban destruction were during the 1960s.
  2. (of a light) very bright and unpleasant
    • a glaring white light
    • The room was lit by the glaring white light from a naked bulb.
    • We went out into the glaring sunshine.
  3. angry; aggressive
    • glaring eyes
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