Glare has 9 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
"a glare of sunlight"
2
an angry stare
"She gave him a sharp glare when he interrupted her during the meeting."
3
a focus of public attention
"he enjoyed being in the limelight"
"when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
4
An intense, blinding light.
"The sudden glare from the setting sun made it impossible to see the road ahead."
Verb
1
look at with a fixed gaze
"The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her"
2
be sharply reflected
"The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface"
3
shine intensely
"The sun glared down on us"
4
To stare angrily.
"When I suggested we skip the meeting, my boss gave me a piercing glare that made everyone else look away immediately."
Adjective
1
smooth and bright or translucent; glary
"The sun reflected off the glare of the polished marble floor, making it difficult to see my own feet."
Example Sentences
"a glare of sunlight"
noun
"he enjoyed being in the limelight"
noun
"when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
noun
"The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her"
verb
"The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface"
verb
"The sun glared down on us"
verb
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