Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In an extremely obvious, conspicuous, or blatant manner: Used to emphasize that something is so evident or noticeable that it cannot be overlooked or ignored.
   • In a harshly or dazzlingly bright manner: Describes light or color that is intensely and unpleasantly bright.

Usage and Examples

• Adverb (obvious/conspicuous):

  • The error in the report was glaringly obvious to everyone.
  • There is a glaringly unfair clause in the contract.
  • His lack of preparation was glaringly apparent during the presentation.

• Adverb (bright/brilliant):

  • The sun shone glaringly off the white sand. (This usage is less common in modern English.)
  • The neon sign flashed glaringly in the dark alley.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "glaringly obvious": This is a very common collocation. The adverb "glaringly" intensifies the adjective "obvious," meaning it is impossible to miss.
  • The contradiction in his statement was glaringly obvious.
• "glaringly absent": A frequent phrase used to highlight something that is very noticeably missing.
  • Any mention of safety precautions was glaringly absent from the manual.
• "glaringly clear": Emphasizes that something is extremely clear and undeniable.
  • It became glaringly clear that the project was failing.

Variants and Related Words

• Glaring (adjective):
  • The report contained a glaring error. (very obvious)
  • We stepped out into the glaring sunlight. (harshly bright)
• Glare (noun/verb):
  • The glare of the headlights was blinding. (noun: harsh light)
  • She glared at him angrily. (verb: to stare fiercely)

Synonyms

• Blatantly: In an open and unashamed manner.
  • The rule was blatantly ignored.
• Patently: Clearly, without doubt.
  • His excuse was patently false.
• Conspicuously: In a way that attracts attention.
  • She was conspicuously late.
• Egregiously: Outstandingly bad; shockingly.
  • This is an egregiously unfair policy.

Antonyms

• Subtly: In a delicate or understated manner.
• Inconspicuously: In a way that does not attract attention.
• Vaguely: In a way that is unclear or indefinite.

Adverb

1. in a glaring manner
   • it was glaringly obvious