glare

noun
UK: /ɡleər/
US: /ɡler/

  1. A strong, dazzling light.

    1. The glare from the sun hurt my eyes.
    2. The snow created a terrible glare, making it hard to see the road ahead.

  2. An angry or fierce look.

    1. He gave me a cold glare.
    2. Her glare silenced the room; everyone knew she was furious.

Synonyms

gleam shine scowl frown
glare verb

  1. To shine with a strong, dazzling light.

    1. The sun glared in my face.
    2. The chrome on the car glared under the bright lights.

  2. To look angrily or fiercely at someone.

    1. She glared at him in silence.
    2. He glared menacingly, warning them not to come any closer.
glare intransitive-verb

  1. To stare angrily or fiercely.

    1. Don't glare at me!
    2. The teacher glared disapprovingly at the students who were misbehaving.
glare transitive-verb

  1. To emit a strong, dazzling light.

    1. The stage lights glare.
    2. The spotlights glared intensely, making it difficult for the actors to see.

  2. To express with an angry stare.

    1. She glared her disapproval.
    2. With a fierce look, she glared her defiance at the opposing team.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glare" in English means: A strong, dazzling light., An angry or fierce look..

The phonetic transcription of "glare" is /ɡleər/ in British English and /ɡler/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "glare": gleam, shine, scowl, frown.

Example usage of "glare": "The glare from the sun hurt my eyes.". More examples on the page.