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GLARE

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Glare.

How to pronounce glare:

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Glare - as a noun

A light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

Example: "A glare of sunlight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blaze16brilliance14

An angry stare

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glower10

A focus of public attention

Example: "He enjoyed being in the limelight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
limelight15public eyespotlight15

Glare - as a verb

Look at with a fixed gaze

Example: "The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glower10

Be sharply reflected

Example: "The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface"

Shine intensely

Example: "The sun glared down on us"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beam8shine8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Glare - as an adjective

(of ice) smooth and bright or translucent; glary

Example: "Skating on glare ice"

Example Sentences

"The bright glare of the sun made it difficult to see."
"She shielded her eyes from the harsh glare of the headlights."
"His piercing glare sent a chill down her spine."
"The intense glare from the computer screen strained her eyes."
"I couldn't concentrate with the glare reflecting off the glossy pages."
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Word Game Points

Is GLARE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, glare is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GLARE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is GLARE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, glare is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GLARE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is GLARE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, glare is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GLARE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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