glare
verb · noun · adjective
Simple meaning
To shine brightly.
Pronunciation
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glehrIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡlɛɹ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Shine intensely
“The sun glared down on us.”
intransitive
To shine brightly.
intransitive
To stare angrily.
intransitive
To be bright and intense, or ostentatiously splendid.
transitive
To shoot out, or emit, as a dazzling light.
noun
An angry or fierce stare.
uncountable
An intense, blinding light.
us
A smooth, bright, glassy surface.
Showy brilliance; gaudiness.
A viscous, transparent substance; glair.
adjective
USof ice
Smooth and bright or translucent; glary
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “The sun glared down on the desert sand.”verb
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Sense: angry or fierce stare
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