Definition
Definition of glared - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
lightshining with a harsh bright light
- The glared headlights made it hard to see.
- The glared sun made it difficult to drive.
- The glared streetlights lit up the entire block.
Origin of glared
Middle English, glaren (to shine)
View all translations of glared
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- French:éblouissant, ...
- German:blendend, ...
- Italian:abbaglianti, ...
- Spanish:deslumbrante, ...
- Portuguese:ofuscante, ...
- Chinese:刺眼的, ...
- Japanese:ぎらぎらした, ...
- Arabic:مُبْهِر, ...
- Hebrew:זוֹהֵר, ...
- Russian:ослепляющий, ...
- Ukrainian:сліпучий, ...
- Hindi:चमकदार, ...
Definition of glare - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
angry looklook fixedly and angrily at someone
- She would often glare at anyone talking loudly in the library..
2.
intense lightshine with a strong or dazzling light
- The sun glared down on us mercilessly during the hike..
Noun
1.
bright lightintense light difficult to look at
- The glare from the sun was blinding.
2.
emotionangry or fierce stare
- She gave him a cold glare.
3.
mediaRare focus of public attentionRare
- The celebrity was always in the glare of the media.
Adjective
1.
harsh brightnessshining with a harsh, bright light
- The glare sunlight made it hard to see the road ahead..
2.
surfaceRare smooth and bright like glassRare
- The glare ice made driving dangerous.
Expressions with glare
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angry look meant to scare or show disapproval
She gave him a death glare across the room.
intense public attention or scrutiny
The celebrity avoided the glare of publicity after the scandal.
reducing or preventing glare
The anti-glare screen helps reduce eye strain.
designed to avoid harsh reflected light that hurts or tires eyes
The office installed glare-free panels to improve comfort at the desks.
hardware or software that cuts unwanted shine on monitors
This setting acts as a glare filter and makes my laptop easier to read.
not reflecting bright light that makes seeing difficult
These glasses have non-glare lenses.
Origin of glare
Old English, glær (bright)
Examples of glare in a sentence
The teacher began to glare at the noisy students. The headlights glared into the foggy night. The stadium lights glared down on the players. The glare of the headlights made it hard to drive. He squinted against the glare of the camera flash. His glare made everyone uncomfortable.
The teacher's glare silenced the noisy class. The scandal put the company in the glare. Politicians often find themselves in the glare of controversy. The glare of the headlights blinded me temporarily. He squinted against the glare of the computer screen. The glare surface reflected the sunlight. The glare finish on the table was stunning.
View all translations of glare
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- French:dévisager, éblouissement, ...
- German:wütend starren, Blendlicht, ...
- Italian:guardare con rabbia, bagliore, ...
- Spanish:fulminar con la mirada, resplandor, ...
- Portuguese:fuzilar com o olhar, brilho, ...
- Chinese:怒视, 强光, ...
- Japanese:にらみつける, まぶしさ, ...
- Arabic:حدق بغضب, وهج, ...
- Hebrew:לִנְעוֹץ מַבָּט זוֹעֵם, סִינוּר, ...
- Russian:свирепо смотреть, блики, ...
- Ukrainian:злісно дивитися, блиск, ...
- Hindi:घूरना, चमक, ...
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