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adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɡlɛəɹi/
  • rhymes with -ɛəɹi

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of a dazzling lustre; glaring; bright; shining.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • November 29, 1659, S. Hartlir, letter to Robert Boyle Bright, crystal glass is glary.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Resembling or characteristic of a glare, or angry look.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

shining intensely

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the blazing sun
  • blinding headlights
  • dazzling snow
  • fulgent patterns of sunlight
  • the glaring sun

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blazing, blinding, dazzling, fulgent, glaring

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From glare + -y.