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What is another word for Glaring? – 303 Glaring Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    blatant conspicuous obvious noticeable prominent striking evident apparent visible manifest glaringly flagrant egregious patent palpable transparent unmistakable pronounced marked distinct clear blatant ostensible seeming perceived conspicuous discernible perceptible appreciable observable recognizable identifiable salient arresting eye-catching showy flashy gaudy garish vivid bright bold dazzling resplendent radiant shining beaming gleaming sparkling glittering

    Meaning of Glaring

    The primary meaning of the word "Glaring" is extremely obvious or conspicuous.

    Definitions

    • Giving a strong, harsh, and often unpleasant light
    • Extremely obvious or conspicuous
    • (Of a fault or problem) very noticeable and unpleasant

    Etymology of Glaring

    The word "Glaring" has its roots in the Old English word "glær" meaning "bright" or "shining", and the Middle English word "glaren" meaning "to shine" or "to gleam"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is extremely obvious or conspicuous, often in an unpleasant or harsh manner

    Example Uses

    • The glaring mistake in the report made it unusable
    • The glaring sunlight made it difficult to see
    • The glaring inequality in the system needs to be addressed

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    subtle inconspicuous unobtrusive discreet hidden obscure unnoticed unremarkable faint dim dull muted subdued understated restrained modest humble unassuming low-key unnoticeable imperceptible invisible inconsequential insignificant negligible minor slight trivial

    Related Nouns

    error flaw fault defect mistake problem issue difficulty challenge obstacle hindrance impediment barrier blockage snag glitch bug mistake omission oversight lapse blunder gaffe faux pas discrepancy inconsistency anomaly aberration irregularity anomaly

    Related Verbs

    shine gleam sparkle glitter dazzle blind obscure eclipse overshadow outshine surpass excel dominate tower loom stand appear seem look show reveal expose highlight emphasize spotlight focus concentrate fixate stare gaze glare

    Related Adjectives

    obvious conspicuous noticeable prominent striking evident apparent visible manifest blatant flagrant egregious patent palpable transparent unmistakable pronounced marked distinct clear vivid bright bold dazzling resplendent radiant shining beaming gleaming sparkling glittering harsh unpleasant disagreeable offensive repulsive distasteful unpalatable unsavory foul vile odious repugnant disgusting detestable abhorrent heinous atrocious egregious flagitious villainous diabolical fiendish hellish infernal monstrous ghastly gruesome horrific terrible awful dreadful frightful fearful dire direful calamitous catastrophic ruinous devastating destructive annihilative exterminative extirpative deleterious pernicious baneful noxious poisonous toxic venomous malign malignant malevolent malicious spiteful rancorous virulent deadly fatal mortal lethal suicidal homicidal genocidal fratricidal infanticidal cannibalistic ferocious savage brutal bestial barbarous inhumane cruel merciless pitiless ruthless relentless unremitting unsparing unrelenting inexorable unpitying unfeeling callous hardened obdurate stubborn unyielding obstinate recalcitrant refractory intractable unmanageable unruly uncontrollable ungovernable headstrong wilful perverse contrary stubborn obstreperous cantankerous fractious irascible testy touchy querulous peevish petulant sulky sullen morose glum gloomy dismal dreary somber mournful funeral lugubrious sepulchral mortuary ghostly spectral eerie weird uncanny unnatural preternatural supernatural