glared

Variant of glare

glare definition

glare (gler)

intransitive verb glared, glaring glar′·ing

  1. to shine with a strong, steady, dazzling light
  2. to be too bright or showy
  3. to stare fiercely or angrily

Etymology: ME glaren < or akin to MDu, to gleam, glare & OE glær, amber: for IE base see glass

transitive verb

to send forth or express with a glare

noun

  1. a strong, steady, dazzling light or brilliant reflection, as from sunlight
  2. a too bright or dazzling display
  3. a fierce or angry stare

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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