glaring
adjective
glar·ing ˈgler-iŋ 
1
: having a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
2
a
: shining with or reflecting an uncomfortably bright light
b(1)
: garish
(2)
: vulgarly ostentatious
3
: obtrusively and often painfully obvious
a glaring error
glaringly
ˈgler-iŋ-lē
adverb glaringness noun
Synonyms
- blatant
- conspicuous
- egregious
- flagrant
- gross
- obvious
- patent
- pronounced
- rank
- striking
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
a glaring example of racism no one missed the glaring spelling error in the title
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New York Times, 20 Aug. 2022 The other contenders to be the top pick – Jabari Smith and Chet Holmgren – are known for their defensive ability, which makes Banchero’s weakness on that end all the more glaring. Matt Young, Chron, 23 June 2022 But there are many other barriers that prevent individualized care, the most glaring of which is how the health system financially disincentivizes this kind of care. Frederick Isasi, STAT, 23 June 2022 During the regular season, the damage inflicted is not quite as glaring because Curry just moves on to his next city to humiliate his next victim. Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 If the bill is to pass, let’s hope lawmakers see fit to at least fix a glaring hole in the legislation. Jack Wolfsohn, National Review, 5 Aug. 2022 Another glaring hole on the Cincinnati offense is the one left by Pierce, Ridder's top target during each of the last three seasons. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 2 June 2022 But ignoring this issue will only lead to stories where the absence of Avengers heroes becomes a glaring plot hole. Chris Smith, BGR, 9 May 2022 That is a glaring omission as China’s economic clout grows. New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 See More
New York Times, 20 Aug. 2022 The other contenders to be the top pick – Jabari Smith and Chet Holmgren – are known for their defensive ability, which makes Banchero’s weakness on that end all the more glaring. Matt Young, Chron, 23 June 2022 But there are many other barriers that prevent individualized care, the most glaring of which is how the health system financially disincentivizes this kind of care. Frederick Isasi, STAT, 23 June 2022 During the regular season, the damage inflicted is not quite as glaring because Curry just moves on to his next city to humiliate his next victim. Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 If the bill is to pass, let’s hope lawmakers see fit to at least fix a glaring hole in the legislation. Jack Wolfsohn, National Review, 5 Aug. 2022 Another glaring hole on the Cincinnati offense is the one left by Pierce, Ridder's top target during each of the last three seasons. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 2 June 2022 But ignoring this issue will only lead to stories where the absence of Avengers heroes becomes a glaring plot hole. Chris Smith, BGR, 9 May 2022 That is a glaring omission as China’s economic clout grows. New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
see glare entry 1
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
glaring
adjective
glar·ing
ˈgler-iŋ
1
: so bright as to be harsh
glaring sunlight
2
: very noticeable
a glaring error
glaring 1 of 2
adjective
as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad no one missed the glaring spelling error in the title Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- obvious
- blatant
- conspicuous
- striking
- egregious
- gross
- flagrant
- noticeable
- patent
- pronounced
- distinct
- sheer
- terrible
- salient
- clear
- outstanding
- marked
- notable
- evident
- prominent
- dramatic
- rank
- stark
- visible
- remarkable
- discernible
- plain
- utter
- emphatic
- arresting
- outright
- shocking
- showy
- monstrous
- downright
- perceptible
- arrant
- detectable
- observable
- absolute
- shameful
- heinous
- discernable
- eye-catching
- outrageous
- atrocious
- awful
- abominable
- deplorable
- splashy
- out-and-out
- preposterous
- lousy
- execrable
- wretched
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inconspicuous
- slight
- imperceptible
- small
- trivial
- unobtrusive
- inconsequential
- insignificant
- trifling
- inconsiderable
- hidden
- unnoticeable
- invisible
- concealed
glaring
2 of 2verb
1
as in glowing
to shine with a bright harsh light the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly Synonyms & Similar Words
- glowing
- gleaming
- burning
- glancing
- blazing
- flashing
- glinting
- flaring
- flaming
- glistening
- blinding
- sparkling
- beaming
- glimmering
- glittering
- shimmering
- radiating
- beating
- twinkling
- dazzling
- glistering
- scintillating
- bedazzling
- dazing
2
as in staring
to look with anger or disapproval don't glare at me like that when I tell you "no" Synonyms & Similar Words
- staring
- scowling
- frowning
- glowering
- gazing
- gaping
- glooming
- louring
- ogling
- sneering
- grimacing
- staring daggers
- looking daggers
- sulking
- pouting
- lowering
- snarling
- sniggering
- growling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- grinning
- smiling
- beaming
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of glaring are flagrant, gross, and rank. While all these words mean "conspicuously bad or objectionable," glaring implies painful or damaging obtrusiveness of something that is conspicuously wrong, faulty, or improper.
glaring errors
The words flagrant and glaring are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, flagrant applies usually to offenses or errors so bad that they can neither escape notice nor be condoned.
flagrant abuse of the office of president
Although the words gross and glaring have much in common, gross implies the exceeding of reasonable or excusable limits.
gross carelessness
The synonyms rank and glaring are sometimes interchangeable, but rank applies to what is openly and extremely objectionable and utterly condemned.
rank heresy