26984 words

glare

8 definitions • 9 examples
1
a long, angry look:

Examples:

She gave me a fierce glare.
2
unpleasantly bright or strong light:

Examples:

Tinted windows will reduce the glare/the sun's glare.
give off glare This screen gives off a lot of glare.
3
to shine too brightly:

Examples:

The sun was glaring right in my eyes.
4
to look directly and continuously at someone or something in an angry way:

Examples:

glare at She glared angrily at everyone and stormed out of the room.
5
to look at someone angrily and without moving your eyes:

Examples:

He kept talking during the concert, and people were glaring at him.
6
to shine too brightly:

Examples:

The sun glared on the snow and the effect was blinding.
7
a long, angry look at someone or something:

Examples:

[ C ] Their greeting was returned by a disapproving glare.
8
a shine that is much too bright and feels as if it is hurting your eyes:

Examples:

[ U ] A tinted windshield cuts down on glare.

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