glaring
adjective/ˈɡleərɪŋ/
/ˈɡlerɪŋ/
- [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.
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- (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.
- angry; aggressive
- glaring eyes
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