glare meaning and definition

GLARE noun

Definition of glare (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"
   • synonyms: blaze, brilliance
2. an angry stare
   • synonyms: glower
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"
   • synonyms: limelight, public eye, spotlight

GLARE verb

Definition of glare (verb)

1. look at with a fixed gaze
   • "The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her"
   • synonyms: glower
2. be sharply reflected
   • "The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface"
3. shine intensely
   • "The sun glared down on us"