Glare Definition

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

"Glare" in song lyrics

See how glare is used in real songs:

  • "It don't stop there, so popular I glare"
    All City — The Hot Joint (Clark Kent Remix)
  • "So heavenly her gaze caught my glare"
    Anubis5 — Cranberry Gingerale
  • "Frost up platinum wear, so rare when it glare"
    Botany Boys f/ Lil' Flip — My Piece Shine Brite

Words that rhyme with glare

Usage tips for "glare"

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